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Pertussis Articles
Pertussis News : Free weekend pertussis clinics offered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:31:50 GMT A case of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, has been confirmed in a student at the Nevada City School of the Arts, according to a press release issued yesterday from the Nevada County Public Health Department.Pertussis News : Whooping cough case pops up at NC school Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:30:40 GMT A case of pertussis, the bacterium that causes whooping cough, has been confirmed in a student at Nevada City School of the Arts, county officials said.Two cases of whooping cough reported at Geist Elementary Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:21:56 GMT Two cases of whooping cough (pertussis) were identified at Geist Elementary School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools said Friday.Free pertussis vaccinations offered Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:29:47 GMT OROVILLE â Free vaccinations against whooping cough are being offered for adults and children 11 and older by the Butte County Department of Public Health.Increase in whooping cough in Clark Co. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:45:51 GMT VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Clark County Public Health officials are warning parents to watch for the signs of whooping cough as students return to school next week. There has been an increase in the number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the county, prompting the health department to remind families and individuals about the importance of staying current on their vaccinations. Pertussis is a ...Whooping cough on the rise Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:01:35 GMT Once a major health scourge that brought illness and death to hundreds of thousands, pertussis -- better known as whooping cough -- has been making a comeback in recent years.Baldwin County holds immunization clinic Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:37:59 GMT As of the 2010-2011 school year Alabama students, who are 11 or 12 years of age and entering the sixth grade, will be required to receive an additional dose of Tdap. The Tdap vaccine protects again tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.Pertussis outbreak worsens Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:04:29 GMT The Tazewell County Health Department said Friday that in a little more than a week, reported cases of pertussis â more commonly known as âwhooping coughâ â have risen from four to 12 in the county. According to a statement released by the TCHD, the cases, all of which have been reported in the past six weeks, have occurred in people ranging in age from five months to 36 years old.Whooping Cough Vaccine, Not Just for Kids Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:47:17 GMT COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) - Thanks to widespread vaccinations, generations of American children were kept safe from Pertussis, better known as Whooping Cough.Whooping cough vaccination clinic set on ridge Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:11:09 GMT PARADISE â A free pertussis vaccination clinic will be held Friday for adults who have close contact with infants 6 months or younger.Whooping cough on the rise in Asheville area Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:29:17 GMT ARDEN â Jennifer Bradley had heard of whooping cough, but she didn't think anyone got it any more â least of all her own children.Immunize now for the 2010-11 school year Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:29:13 GMT For a healthy and safe school year, every parentâs back-to-school checklist should include making sure children are up-to-date in their immunizations This year in Washingoton under-immunized children have contributed to outbreaks of chickenpox and pertussis ("whooping cough").Clinics for Seventh-Graders Set Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:08:14 GMT Seventh-graders who need to catch up on necessary childhood vaccines can do so during upcoming clinics.Clusters of whooping cough cases in Franklin County trigger health alert Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:36:35 GMT Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave., says it will have clinics offering booster shots that protect against whooping cough.Public Urged to Get Whooping Cough Vaccination as Epidemic Escalates Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:39:26 GMT 468 cases of pertussis reported in San Diego County.Whooping Cough Confirmed At Elementary School Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:16:48 GMT Two cases of the highly contagious whooping cough have been confirmed at Geist Elementary School, the district says.Today is 9/02/10 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:52:28 GMT Apparently today is 9/02/10. To which I say: Whoop-dee-doo. But then I've never seen a single episode of the '90s... Pertussis - Arts - California - Social Sciences - CoughRare Cancer Attacks Young Children Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:50:41 GMT AMARILLO, TEXAS - Imagine welcoming your new baby into the world, only to find out he has cancer. It is a reality for several local families.To Combat Rise in Whooping Cough, Vaccinate Caregivers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:38:49 GMT The resurgence of pertussis (whooping cough) among newborns and adults has spurred a study by Yale School of Medicine and Hospital of Saint Raphael that will gauge whether young mothers and other caregivers will accept the pertussis vaccine if it is offered at their baby's pediatric check-up.Whooping cough found at Geist Elem. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:02:59 GMT Two cases of whooping cough have been identified at Geist Elementary School the Hamilton Southeastern School district reported in a letter to parents Friday. Read more at www.WISHTV.comPertussis cases on rise from last year Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:26:12 GMT Whooping cough is not an eradicated illness, and health officials want New Mexicans to take precautions. So far this year, 57 cases of the disease â confirmed and probable â have been reported in New Mexico, 13 more than last year at this time.Health officials urge parents to get children's vaccinations up-to-date before school Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:52:28 GMT As children get ready for a new school year, the Department of Health is spreading the word to make sure your child's vaccinations are up to date so they don't catch a spreading virus. Steve Ference tells us why state officials say it's especially important this year.3rd case of whooping cough in Grant County Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:59 GMT Grant County public health officials have confirmed a third case of whooping case in nine days in a child in the county.Immunizations are required for enrollment at local schools Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:10:10 GMT To ensure the health and safety of Park City School District students, all attendees must receive a relatively long list of vaccinations and3rd case of whooping cough in Grant County Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:01:28 GMT Associated Press - September 3, 2010 9:45 AM ET MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) - Grant County public health officials have confirmed a third case of whooping case in nine days in a child in the...Residents urged to get flu shots early Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:29:56 GMT Rock and Winnebago County Health Departments want to remind you that it isnât too early for a flu shot.Adult vaccinations offered at low cost in Mount Olive Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:15:59 GMT MOUNT OLIVE TWP. â A series of vaccines are available through the health department for a fee of $15 per vaccine and $20 for two vaccinations.Coming up in the Chesters, Mendhams, Harding and Washington Twp. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:32:50 GMT THURSDAY, Aug. 26 âPreserve that Taste of Summerâ will be theme at 7 p.m. at the Mendham Township Library. Sharon Allen of Sharonâs Jams and Jellies of Chester will share tips for preserving summer favorites from a garden or farmersâ market. Sheâll cover the basics of canning, freezing and jamming . The Program will cover tools to get started, canning basics for food and jam and garden to ...Another shot in the arm for teens Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:44:19 GMT The North Platte Telegraph Seventh-grade students have it rough. They are the middle class in their middle schools, they are just entering puberty and their teen years and now there's a new shot they have to have.Whooping cough cases nearly eight times higher Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13:10 GMT As the number of local whooping cough cases reaches nearly eight times the amount at this time last year, the San Mateo County Health System will hold a free clinic this month to vaccinate residents.Uptick In Whooping Cough Seen In Clark County Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:29:21 GMT Health officials say they're investigating several cases of whooping cough in Clark County.Third case of whooping cough reported in Grant County Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:24 GMT MOSES LAKE â The third case of whooping cough in nine days has been reported by Grant County Health District officials. âWith a third confirmed case, Grant County is at risk of entering into a full pertussis outbreak,â said Dr. Alexander Brzezny, Grant County health officer, in a news release.New after-hours clinic opens in Los Gatos Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:27:07 GMT Hospital emergency rooms have seen a surge in patients as record numbers of unemployed workers without insurance head to the ER for treatment. As far back as four years ago, the Institute of Medicine released a series of reports that described a system that was over capacity and plagued by long waits. That's one of the reasons Los Gatos Dr. A. Richard Adrouny has opened an after-hours clinic.Chatham Township DPW crew receives tetanus protection Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:19:33 GMT CHATHAM TWP. â Joseph Barilla, Director of Public Works in Chatham Township, arranged with nurse intern and registered nurse Lauren Kish of the Madison Health Department to immunize Chatham Townshipâs Public Works crew against tetanus on Thursday, Aug. 12.Healthbeat Report: The Return of Whooping Cough Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:04:52 GMT A highly contagious illness that seemed to be a problem of the past has made a comeback.Third case of Whooping Cough confirmed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:08 GMT MOSES LAKE â Grant County public health staff are investigating another confirmed case of Whooping Cough.Is it time for you to get a whooping cough vaccination? For most the answer is yes Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:40:38 GMT Doug Jung showed up at his doctor's office Thursday and got swift orders. After a regular checkup, he walked down the hall at Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa Medical Center and into the vaccination clinic.West Central Health District investigating whooping cough in area Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:17:58 GMT Since Jan. 1 there have four confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the West Central Health District that includes Columbus and district workers are in the process of investigating several family clusters where it has occurred.Whooping cough shots at Bean Fest Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:02:29 GMT People can get protection at next weekend's festival against a disease that's on the rise in California.Whooping cough spreading in the Inland Northwest Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:35:06 GMT HAYDEN, ID. â The recent hospitalization of several children in the Inland Northwest for whooping cough is alarming health officials. The Grant County Health District reports two children were hospitalized for whooping cough recently, and one of them died at a Seattle hospital. âWe are deeply saddened by the tragic death of this baby,â said Dr. Alexander Brzezny, Grant County Health Officer ...Two continuous pests: Pertussis and West Nile Virus Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:21:06 GMT Even though summer is ending, health officials continue to stress the importance of protecting oneself from two serious health conditions â West Nile Virus and Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough. Pertussis Californiaâs epidemic of Pertussis,...LA County officials advise public of whooping cough epidemic Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:22:43 GMT As kids get their back-to-school vaccinations, itâs a good idea for older siblings, parents and grandparents to get booster shots for whooping cough.Butte County Offers Free Whooping Cough Vaccinations Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:59:16 GMT BUTTE COUNTY Butte County Public Health will be offering free pertussis vaccinations to adults and children 11 years and older during the month of September.Whooping cough vaccinations given at local schools this fall Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:17:05 GMT To help protect more kids against whooping cough, health officials in West Virginia plan to vaccinate kids in the classroom. The Seventh Grade Initiative is expected to start in early fall at middle schoolsPut vaccinations on the back-to-school to-do list Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:02:53 GMT Most Oregon schoolchildren will return to class in the coming weeks. The state requires students to get immunizations to prevent such diseases as measles, varicella (chickenpox) and pertussis (whooping cough). Those who are not immunized by mid-February could face exclusion from school.Early Flu Shot Clinics Announced for Rockford Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:51:58 GMT 2010-2011 Flu Season - The flu ends with U This season protect yourself-and those around you-by getting your annual flu vaccinationWinnebago County flu shot campaign launches early Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:42:21 GMT ROCKFORD â What Winnebago County Health Department Administrator Mike Bacon refers to as the annual flu vaccination campaign is off to an early start this year, and for the first time authorities are urging nearly everyone to be vaccinated.What to do to start the school year right Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:26:46 GMT RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Before children start school, a U.S. doctor says they should get an eye exam, a dental cleaning and get the recommended immunizations. United States - Health - Dentistry - Education - United Press InternationalNew Whooping Cough vaccination guidelines Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:35:43 GMT California has broken a 52-year record for the number of reported "Whooping Cough" cases. And now health departments have revised their vaccination guidelines to help combat the epidemic. |
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