Southern Seven Health Department issued the following announcement on Oct. 9.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has recently observed an increase in the number of reported pertussis (whooping cough) cases.
Pertussis is caused by bacteria that infects the nose and throat and is spread through the air by coughing, sneezing, and talking. Individuals develop symptoms nine to ten days after exposure and are the most contagious during the first two weeks of the cough.
Unprotected young infants are at highest risk of severe pertussis, but older children, adolescents and adults may also contract the disease.
Contact your local Southern 7 Clinic to make sure you are up to date on your immunizations including Tdap.
https://www.southern7.org/public-health-locations.html
Original source can be found here.
Source: Southern Seven Health Department
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