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Whooping Cough Outbreak Hits Pasadena School
30 Apr
Summary
- Four cases of whooping cough confirmed at Don Benito Fundamental School.
- Pasadena Public Health officials are monitoring the outbreak.
- Vaccination and staying home when sick are advised.
Pasadena, California is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Health officials have confirmed four cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness at Don Benito Fundamental School. The Pasadena Public Health Department is working closely with the Pasadena Unified School District to monitor the situation.
Public health officials are urging residents to take preventative measures. This includes ensuring all vaccinations are current and consulting a healthcare provider if persistent cough or respiratory symptoms develop. Staying home when sick is also emphasized as crucial to halting the spread of pertussis within the community.
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