Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C.
Officials say cases have risen in recent weeks, and most infections are among children and youth who are not fully immunized.
- Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across British Columbia.
- Health officials report that infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through summer as travel, camps, and large gatherings create more opportunities for disease spread.
- Pertussis spreads through coughing and sneezing, often beginning with cold-like symptoms before developing into intense coughing fits after one to two weeks that may persist for several weeks.
- The disease poses the greatest risk to infants under the age of one, while most cases occur among children and youth who are not fully immunized.
- Vaccination remains the most effective Protection against severe illness and transmission, while residents can contact HealthLink at 8-1-1 for testing and immunization information.
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Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C. - Creston Valley Advance
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C. - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C. - Grand Forks Gazette
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C. - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C. - Northern Sentinel
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
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Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C.
Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region. Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread. “Public health officials are asking everyo…
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