Both DD and I were sent off for whooping cough tests just two weeks ago despite being immunised. You can still catch it although you're immunised and if you do, the symptoms are milder, especially the cough, than for those who aren't immunised.
Thankfully our results were clear but I'm so glad we had the tests to rule it out - didn't hurt us one bit and I wouldn't want to stuff around with WC. My friend's 4yo DD was recently diagnosed with WC after having a persistent cough which was worse in the evening. Her daughter had been immunised, said she felt fine and had even been going to school but the doctor wanted to test her to be sure and yep, it was WC.
I'd say trust you GP on this one and hope they're wrong. There is a lot of it going around (Aus wide) according to my GP.
I think it may be going aroundthere seems to be a few people on BB that have had it or had the test. I hope it's not whooping cough. I hope he is ok. Sorry for terrible punctuation I'm on my phone in class lol. Sending get well vibes to your little man.
I think I'd rather over cautious than under cautious when it comes to health. Vaccination does not mean you are immune to getting the disease, it promotes antibodies which can help to prevent the disease or fight it in the event you are exposed.
Well, it's going around, a lot of vax'd kids get it and those are the early symptoms, so it makes sense to swab for it. Definitely better safe than sorry. Plus the antibiotics only work if they start them in the early stage of the illness (before the 'cough').
My 6 week old has tested postivie for WC. I think your doctor is fantastic for testing so early. It is a horrible disease and anyone can get it regardless if they are vaccinated or not. Vaccination only has 80% coverage. Hope all is well.
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