My hubby and I both, the doctor's suspect, we had adult onset whooping cough this past spring. No telling where we picked this up from.
We wanted a vaccine but they told us that none were available in the US for adults as they have not been approved.
I am still feeling residules of this. This thing can last over 100 days and with residules another 2-3 months.
When the vaccine is given it is only 80-85% effective. The protection decreases greatly after 5-10 years. I would strongly suggest that your grandchildren should not be exposed to their two-month-old cousin. They should not be exposed to anyone else who has been exposed to their cousin.