Pertussis Cough

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

kidshealth.org — “Pertussis is characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

kidshealth.org — “Pertussis is characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

cdph.ca.gov — “Pertussis (Whooping Cough)View full resource at cdph.ca.gov

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Most Recently Shared on June 10, 2010 at 8:23 pm By:

nursesallie Sallie Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

Got mine 2 years ago! RT @LizSzabo Adults: If U know/love babies get whooping cough shot 2 protect them: http://bit.ly/a42ovp #pertussis

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Update

pamf.org — “You may have heard that pertussis (whooping cough) is now an epidemic in California " and the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) is urging vaccination. To learn more, please see the official CDPH announcement and Whooping Cough - what you need to know on the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) website. As always, please feel free to contact your doctor's office with any questionsView full resource at pamf.org

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paloaltomedical PAMF Healthcare System

You've heard that Whooping Cough is now an epidemic in California. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions http://ow.ly/2cFCQ

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

stlouischildrens.org — “St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of the best children’s hospitals in the country and the top children’s hospital in Missouri. Find information on pediatricians, child health issues, child health care and more.View full resource at stlouischildrens.org

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

phoenixchildrens.staywellsolutionsonline.com — “Whooping cough, or pertussis, mainly affects infants and young children. It is characterized by intense coughing spells that end with a characteristic whoop as air is inhaled.View full resource at phoenixchildrens.staywellsolutionsonline.com

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PhxChildrens Children's Hospital Hospital and Children's Hospital

Whooping cough is on the rise! It can last several weeks and can lead to pneumonia. Learn more: http://bit.ly/bEN1ed

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Few Kids with Cough Have Pertussis

newswise.com — “Contrary to some recent studies, only a low percentage of children treated for respiratory illness with cough have unsuspected pertussis, reports a study in the August issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.View full resource at newswise.com

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Few Kids with Cough Have Pertussis: Contrary to some recent studies, only a low percentage of children treated f... http://bit.ly/nsAR1Z

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Pertussis (whooping cough) in California, USA

phac-aspc.gc.ca — “Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against pertussis for travellersView full resource at phac-aspc.gc.ca

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scotthensley Scott Hensley Health Organization

For real: Canada warns travelers to Calif. about whooping cough risk. RT @PHAC_GC http://bit.ly/cP01vj HT @PharmacistScott

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MDCH - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Michigan

michigan.gov — “Michigan Department of Community Health - Information for parents and health care personnel about pertussisView full resource at michigan.gov

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Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2011 at 2:01 pm By:

marynmck Maryn McKenna Health Communicator

RT @APHLNews: RT @mihealthpertussis, aka Whooping Cough, on the rise in Michigan. Check out our fact page http://tinyurl.com/6bo2zgr

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YouTube - Whooping Cough - 100 Day Cough

youtube.com — “Michael Marcus MD Ped Pulm Maimonides Medical Center www.DrMDK.comView full resource at youtube.com

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Experts Available to Discuss Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

newswise.com — “Experts in child health from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey are available to comment on the dangers of pertussis (whooping cough). The incidence of this highly contagious and potentially fatal disease has risen dramatically in the U.S., and a new study shows that unvaccinated children are 23 times more likely to develop pertussis than fully immunized children.View full resource at newswise.com

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Experts Available to Discuss Pertussis (Whooping Cough) http://bit.ly/MIfJX

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Pertussis is Back

kidsfirstpediatrics.com — “Pertussis is BackView full resource at kidsfirstpediatrics.com

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Whooping cough: Symptoms and vaccines to stop the spread of whooping cough - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is highly contagious and can be deadly. Last year, the disease accounted for 17,000 cases and 14 deaths nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.View full resource at latimes.com

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Whooping cough is on the rise

telegram.com — “a high-pitched squawk that matches the familiar name of the disease: whooping cough.View full resource at telegram.com

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Whooping cough is on the rise: The sound is terrifying - a high-pitched squawk that matches the familiar name of t... http://bit.ly/dodLEU

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Whooping cough is on the rise

telegram.com — “a high-pitched squawk that matches the familiar name of the disease: whooping cough.View full resource at telegram.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm By:

umassmemorial UMass Memorial Hospital

Whooping cough on the rise; adults failing to get booster shots. Clinton Hospital's Lucille Kanjer Larson comments. T&G http://ow.ly/2q3Iv

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