Whooping cough

Ten questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

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History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.

Got the NHS facts right

100%

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Got the NHS facts right

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Got the NHS facts right

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AI Overviews 7 of 7

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ChatGPT 7 of 7

History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.

Cited NHS or accredited sources

87%

26 of 30 answers with sources

3 other UK only1 unconfirmed

Cited NHS or accredited sources

60%

6 of 10 answers with sources

3 other UK only1 unconfirmed

Cited NHS or accredited sources

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10 of 10 answers with sources

Cited NHS or accredited sources

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10 of 10 answers with sources

Cited NHS or accredited sourcesNovember 2026

AI Overviews 6 of 10

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ChatGPT 10 of 10

History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.

The questions

All 10 Should I worry?What do I do?Understanding it

Question

The NHS says

AI Overviews

AI Mode

ChatGPT

my 4 month old has a bad cough with whooping sound after coughing fits, what should I do

111 or urgent GP

Google AI Overviews Led with the right place

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

my toddler coughed a lot and her lips have suddenly gone blue, could it be whooping cough?

Call 999

Google AI Overviews Led with the right place

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The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E

Google AI Mode Led with the right place

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The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E

ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place

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The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E

I'm pregnant and my colleague has whooping cough, I sat near her all week. Should I do anything?

111 or urgent GP

Google AI Overviews Led with the right place

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

Google AI Mode Led with the right place

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place

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The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment

At what ages do babies get the whooping cough vaccine in the 6-in-1 jab?

At 8, 12, 16 weeks and 18 months

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says at 8, 12, 16 weeks and 18 monthsEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says at 8, 12, 16 weeks and 18 monthsEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says at 8, 12, 16 weeks and 18 monthsEngland

When in pregnancy should I get the whooping cough jab?

Around 20 weeks

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says usually around 20 weeksEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says usually around 20 weeksEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says usually around 20 weeksEngland

I had the whooping cough vaccine in my last pregnancy, do I need it again this time?

Every pregnancy

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says recommended in every pregnancy

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says recommended in every pregnancy

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says recommended in every pregnancy

How long do I need to stay off work with whooping cough if I'm on antibiotics?

Off work 48 hours after antibiotics

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says off work 48 hours after antibiotics

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says off work 48 hours after antibiotics

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says off work 48 hours after antibiotics

Is the whooping cough vaccine safe for my baby if I have it while pregnant?

Very safe

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says very safe in pregnancy

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says very safe in pregnancy

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says very safe in pregnancy

How long is whooping cough contagious if you don't take antibiotics?

Up to 3 weeks

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says contagious up to 3 weeks

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says contagious up to 3 weeks

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says contagious up to 3 weeks

Can I give aspirin to my 10 year old for whooping cough aches?

Never under 16

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says never give aspirin under 16

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says never give aspirin under 16

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says never give aspirin under 16

Matches the NHS Not up front

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 30 with sources

NHS websiteNHS24

GOV.UKUK government6 FacebookForum or social media3 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUS government2

NHS informNHS2

NNew York State Department of HealthUS government1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 10 with sources

NHS websiteNHS6

FacebookForum or social media3 Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUS government2 NNew York State Department of HealthUS government1 Royal Children’s Hospital MelbourneAustralian hospital1

TrueNorth Docs Newborn ClinicUnknown1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 10 with sources

NHS websiteNHS10

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 10 with sources

NHS websiteNHS8

GOV.UKUK government5

NHS informNHS2

MMedicines for ChildrenUK charity1

HSC Public Health AgencyNHS1