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Whooping cough in schools

Posted on March 22, 2012March 21, 2012 by Staff

Six recent cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been reported at Carrboro and Mary Scroggs elementary schools.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory system characterized by severe coughing spells. When the person inhales after coughing, a “whooping” sound is emitted. Other symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and a low-grad fever. Babies and pregnant women are most particularly at risk. Generally after one to two weeks, a minor cough will advance to heavy coughing spells lasting a minute or more.

The Orange County Health Department urges you to contact your doctor if you are concerned your child has whooping cough.

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