Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a potentially deadly bacterial infection that can strike at any age, but is particularly dangerous for babies. The sounds of pertussis are like no other, marked by a “whoop” made when gasping for breath after a severe coughing attack. Listen below.
More than 50% of babies with reported cases of pertussis must be hospitalized. Coughing can be so severe that it is hard for babies to eat, drink or breathe. Pertussis is vaccine preventable. Please check with your local healthcare provider to make sure you are up to date with your immunizations.
For more information, visit whooping cough facts.
Can you give me any information on the flu and what type it is? My husband has been exposed to two deaths in this county. Thank you
I'll pass along your question to our Epidemiologist.
My Epidemiologist said, "We don't have specific flu strain information. There have been positive influenza A and B cases in the county."