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California still has epidemic of Whooping Cough
California has been under an epidemic of Whooping Cough, and has been so for several months. There have been 5,658 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases and nine babies have died.
This is the highest epidemic of whooping cough since the 1959s.
Current rate of illness 14.5 per 100,000 people
1959 rate of illness 16.1 per 100,000 people
The majority of the children hospitalized with whooping cough have been Hispanic. It was not noted whether the Hispanics were legal immigrants or illegal immigrants.
Cover your cough
Watch the people on the street – watch them, and see how many cover their mouth when they cough. The simple act of putting your hand, tissue or a cloth over your mouth when coughing can help prevent the spread of certain diseases. Examples: Whooping Cough The Flu Tuberculosis During an evacuation, and large groups…
Pertussis whooping cough
Before we begin, The author of this article (Kevin) is NOT a medical professional. This article should NOT be considered as medical advice, because its not. If you want more information about Pertussis, please visit a medical professional or contact your local health department. Pertussis (also known as the whooping cough) is a highly contagious…
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