10 More Pertussis Cases Reported
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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, continues to sicken
Ten new cases were reported this week, the
"A greater number of children are getting sick with pertussis this year," said
There have been 198 pertussis cases reported in
"It is extremely important that parents, caregivers and educators observe their children for symptoms of the disease so that those who are infected can get treatment immediately and don't infect others," Wooten added.
A typical case of pertussis starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks, followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound (http://www.whoopingcough.net/sound%20of%20whooping%20cough%20with%20much%20whooping.htm). Fever, if present, is usually mild. Antibiotics can lessen the severity of symptoms and prevent the spread of disease to others.
Parents can obtain the DTaP vaccine series and the Tdap booster shot for themselves and their children through their primary care physicians. Local retail pharmacies offer vaccinations for a fee, and anyone who is not covered by a medical insurance plan can get the shot from a
For more information about whooping cough and ongoing vaccination clinics, call the HHSA Immunization Branch at (866) 358-2966 or visit www.sdiz.org.
All of the new pertussis cases reported at the following locations were up-to-date for their age on immunizations:
* An infant at Kid's Place Child Watch at the
* A 3-year-old at La Jolla Presbyterian Church Preschool in
* A 5-year-old at
* An 8-year-old at
* A 13-year-old at
* A 14-year-old at
* A 16-year-old at
* A 17-year-old at
* A 17-year-old at
* A 17-year-old at
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