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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Notify Families of TB and Whooping Cough Cases at Two Middle Schools
health-and-education1 month ago

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Notify Families of TB and Whooping Cough Cases at Two Middle Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed a tuberculosis case at Alexander Graham Middle School and a whooping cough case at Carmel Middle School. Officials are coordinating with the Mecklenburg County Health Department to notify potentially exposed individuals and ensure compliance with health protocols. While both diseases are contagious lung infections, they have available vaccinations and distinct symptom profiles, prompting families to review CDC guidelines for prevention and testing.

via Charlotte Observer|
#charlotte-mecklenburg-schools#health-and-education#mecklenburg-county
Humboldt County Reports Pertussis Case, Warns of Exposures Across Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna
health4 months ago

Humboldt County Reports Pertussis Case, Warns of Exposures Across Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna

Humboldt County public health officials confirm a local pertussis (whooping cough) case and warn of potential exposures at the North Coast Nurture Center (McKinleyville), Trumpet Behavioral Health (Arcata), Rainbow Dreamers in-home daycare (Fortuna), and Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Fortuna) during June; residents with mild cold symptoms who were at these sites should contact a medical provider for evaluation and possible antibiotics. Vaccination with Tdap/DTaP reduces risk and disease severity, but immunity wanes over time, so boosters are important to protect vulnerable populations, especially infants under 12 months.

via Lost Coast Outpost|
#arcata#fortuna#health
Pasadena Pertussis Outbreak Triggers Public Health Warning
health5 months ago

Pasadena Pertussis Outbreak Triggers Public Health Warning

Pasadena Public Health Department is investigating three confirmed pertussis cases at Blair Middle School, part of a LA County–wide spike that has reached 11 Pasadena cases this year (vs. about 3 in a typical year). Officials urged vigilance for abnormal coughs, recommended testing and early antibiotic treatment, and stressed the importance of vaccination—DTaP for children and Tdap boosters for adults, including pregnant individuals and caregivers. More information is on the city’s website.

via Patch|
#health#pasadena#pertussis
US Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Vaccination Decline
health9 months ago

US Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Vaccination Decline

The US has reported nearly 28,000 cases of whooping cough this year, a significant increase linked to declining vaccination rates and waning immunity, especially among children and adults. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination, including booster shots, to prevent severe illness and outbreaks, as the disease remains a serious health threat, particularly for infants.

via CNN|
#cdc#health#outbreaks
Rise in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
health10 months ago

Rise in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Cases of whooping cough are rising in the U.S., reaching levels not seen since 2014, due to declining vaccination rates among children, which is fueled by vaccine hesitancy. The disease can be severe, especially for infants, and is largely preventable through vaccination, but many communities are below the recommended immunization coverage, leading to outbreaks and preventable deaths.

via NBC News|
#health#pertussis#public-health
Oregon's Whooping Cough Cases Reach Pre-Pandemic Highs Amid Declining Vaccinations
health10 months ago

Oregon's Whooping Cough Cases Reach Pre-Pandemic Highs Amid Declining Vaccinations

The article highlights a concerning rise in whooping cough cases in the U.S., surpassing pre-pandemic levels due to declining vaccination rates, especially among children, which increases the risk of severe illness and death, particularly in infants. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination, including booster shots for adults and pregnant women, to protect vulnerable populations and curb the spread of this highly contagious disease.

via HuffPost|
#covid-19-pandemic#health#pertussis
Texas Sees 11-Year High in Whooping Cough Cases
health11 months ago

Texas Sees 11-Year High in Whooping Cough Cases

Texas is experiencing its highest number of whooping cough cases in 11 years, with over 3,500 cases reported, largely due to declining vaccination rates and waning immunity, especially affecting children and vulnerable populations. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and preventive measures to control the outbreak amid a national rise in cases.

via The Texas Tribune|
#health#pertussis-cases#public-health