Get fast, convenient care for whooping cough exposure. No appointment needed.
Medication to prevent whooping cough after close contact with a person with the illness
- 5-10 minutes
- Treatment plan tailored for you
- For ages 2 - 99
Without Insurance, visit cost is $99; Telehealth is covered by most insurances (copays, coinsurance and deductibles may apply).
Without Insurance, visit cost is $99; Telehealth is covered by most insurances (copays, coinsurance and deductibles may apply).
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
What is whooping cough?
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Exposure to whooping cough occurs when an individual comes in close contact with an infected person’s respiratory droplets through coughing or sneezing. Vaccination is the best protection, but infants and those not vaccinated are at higher risk.
Common symptoms
Symptoms of whooping cough may include:
- Cold-like symptoms (runny nose, mild cough, low-grade fever)
- Severe coughing fits (characterized by a "whooping" sound)
- Vomiting after coughing
- Exhaustion after coughing fits
Get a personalized care plan
Common treatments
Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:
- Azithromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Erythromycin
- Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim DS)
- Over-the-counter medications
- Guided self-care
Without Insurance, visit cost is $99; Telehealth is covered by most insurances (copays, coinsurance and deductibles may apply).
We make it simple to get care on your schedule.
- 1. Select the reason for your visitSelect from our list of dozen of visit reasons from the category above. If you can’t find a reason, select a general visit.
- 2. Complete an Online Health InterviewAnswer a series of questions about how you are feeling and the symptoms you are experiencing—just as you would during an in-office visit. You may be asked to provide photos of areas of concern, such as a wound – pictures can be sent from your computer or phone. Your answers will be submitted to a provider for review prior to your visit.
- 3. Video Visit & Provider EvaluationA provider will give you a diagnosis and treatment plan. If we can't treat you virtually, we'll help find the best in-person care options for you.
- 4. Prescription and Discharge InstructionsThe provider will share your treatment plan, work/school notes, and other details right after the visit. If a prescription is part of your treatment plan, you’ll be able to send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.