Recommendations to control pertussis prioritized relative to economies: A Global Pertussis Initiative update

•Pertussis is still a major concern globally (46).•LMIC using wP vaccines should continue their use in infants (61).•wP vaccines, where used, should be standardized and calibrated for optimal quality (84).•In LMIC, where resources allow, aP vaccines should be prioritized for pregnant women (87).•If possible, toddlers, adolescents and high-risk groups should receive aP booster doses (90). Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable disease that causes morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants and children