Whooping Cough
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Whooping cough is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vomit.
Anyone can get whooping cough, but it is more common in infants and children. It's especially dangerous in infants. The coughing spells can be so bad that it is hard for infants to eat, drink or breathe.
Before there was a vaccine, whooping cough was one of the most common childhood diseases and a major cause of childhood deaths in the U.S. There are fewer cases today because there are both pertussis-only vaccines and combination vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. If you have whooping cough, treatment with antibiotics may help if given early.
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Whooping Cough: On the Rise
medicinenet.com — “Whooping Cough: On the Rise” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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The Everett Clinic Physician Group
Pertussis is on the rise. Make sure your family's vaccinations are up to date. It is a serious condition for you... http://t.co/SzrsZPe
Whooping cough: Clearing the air
sfgate.com — “It starts with a tickle. The impulse grows stronger as the muscles contract. Pressure builds, peaks and then: release. Coughs, both a relief and an annoyance in public and in private, seem to be clouding the air above...” View full resource at sfgate.com
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Whooping Cough: Know the Dangers
children.webmd.com — “A guide to whooping cough, or pertussis: its symptoms, danger signs, prevention, and treatment.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
cdph.ca.gov — “Pertussis (Whooping Cough)” View full resource at cdph.ca.gov
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WHOOPING COUGH:... | Facebook
facebook.com — “Dr. Shari Rosenbaum, MDVIP wrote: WHOOPING COUGH: There have been no... Join Facebook to connect with Dr. Shari Rosenbaum, MDVIP and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
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Shari Rosenbaum Doctor, Internist, and Physician
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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 questions” View full resource at pamf.org
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Whooping Cough: Treatment and Prevention
children.webmd.com — “WebMD asks CDC expert Tom Clark about whooping cough and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
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Whooping cough... | Facebook
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Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2011 at 6:34 pm By:
The MD Moms Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
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Whooping cough... | Facebook
facebook.com — “Everyday Medicine wrote: Whooping cough cases are on the... Join Facebook to connect with Everyday Medicine and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 1:40 pm By:
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Whooping cough cases are on the rise(significantly)...for adults it's not usually a big deal, but it can be fatal... http://fb.me/AndT12ne
Whooping-cough - Introduction
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Whooping Cough - YouTube
youtube.com — “KOMO 4 news reporter Elizabeth Dinh interviewed Everett Clinic medical assistant Tonya Lively who started the "Stop Whooping Cough" facebook page. Tonya's gr...” View full resource at youtube.com
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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 pertussis” View full resource at michigan.gov
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2011 at 2:01 pm By:
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
Pertussis (whooping cough) in California, USA
phac-aspc.gc.ca — “Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against pertussis for travellers” View full resource at phac-aspc.gc.ca
Most Recently Shared on September 3, 2010 at 7:10 pm By:
Scott Hensley Health Organization
For real: Canada warns travelers to Calif. about whooping cough risk. RT @PHAC_GC http://bit.ly/cP01vj HT @PharmacistScott
Sound of Whooping Cough, Croup, Dry Cough, Asthma
children.webmd.com — “Do you know the sound of whooping cough, croup, an asthma cough, or a cough related to cold and flu? Listen to the sounds of coughs that indicate these illnesses.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on December 16, 2009 at 12:58 pm By:
STLChildrensHospital Hospital and Children's Hospital
What exactly does whooping cough sound like? Learn the sounds of all the common coughs: http://bit.ly/4yrTkK
Adults may not be spreading whooping cough: study | Reuters
reuters.com — “CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children largely spread whooping cough among themselves, so blanket vaccination campaigns targeting teens and adults may be a waste of time, according to a study that looks at how social” View full resource at reuters.com
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