Healthcare Providers Warned of Increase in Whooping Cough Cases in West Idaho
Western Idaho health officials have advised health care providers to watch for cases of what is commonly known as whooping cough after seeing an uptick of the illnesses
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1 Case of Whooping Cough Confirmed in Wendell School District
Public health officials said on Wednesday that one case of whooping cough has been reported in the Wendell School District.
Whooping Cough Reported at Twin Falls School
UPDATE: Cases of whooping cough have been reported in Minidoka County, according to South Central Public Health District, this in addition to reports of students with the respiratory disease at a school in Twin Falls and the Kimberly School District.
Kimberly School District Reporting Pertussis Outbreak
The illness caused more than 58,000 deaths 2015, with children under the age of 3 months being the most at risk, according to the CDC.
Vaccines Offered at Reduced Cost
(KLIX)-The South Central Public Health District is encouraging adults to get their Tdap vaccines updated. The vaccine protects against pertussis and can prevent the spread of it to infants, its also known as whooping cough. The vaccine is being offered at a reduced cost...