Pertagen should not be administered to individuals having shown signs of hypersensitivity or life-threatening reaction following administration of pertussis vaccines or to any components of the vaccine.
Hypersensitivity to diphtheria and tetanus vaccines are not contraindication to the use of Pertagen.
Pertagen should not be administered to individuals having experienced any encephalopathy with unknown aetiology such as coma, prolonged seizures, or decreased level of consciousness within 7 days following previous vaccination with any whooping cough vaccine.
Pertagen should not be administered to individuals with progressive or unstable neurological disorders, uncontrolled epilepsy or progressive encephalopathy.