Pertussis, a respiratory disease, poses a significant threat to newborns and vulnerable populations despite the availability of vaccines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where underreporting is common.

While both wP and aP vaccines are safe and effective, they do not confer lifelong immunity, leading to a shift in pertussis cases to older age groups and emphasizing the ongoing public health importance of the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Pertussis Initiative recommend implementing additional strategies like maternal immunization, cocooning, and booster doses in specific groups to enhance pertussis prevention and reduce outbreaks.

Despite vaccination efforts, pertussis continues to cause mortality and morbidity in countries like Türkiye, necessitating increased awareness and further initiatives. Vaccinating pregnant women is considered a cost-effective strategy to prevent disease in infants who are too young to be immunized.

To achieve lifelong pertussis prevention in Türkiye, it is recommended to incorporate maternal immunization into the national immunization program and consider administering booster doses.