Pertussis – Whooping Cough
| Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths which may result in a "whooping" sound, especially in infants and young children. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babies less than 1 year of age.
New Law for 2011-2012!
A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap.
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Who Should Get the Tdap Vaccine?
Tdap vaccinations are for those aged 10 and older, and are most important for those individuals that may have contact with infants (parents, grandparents, siblings or other close relatives of infants; childcare providers; babysitters; etc.). As mentioned above, all students entering 7th through 12th must get the vaccine.
A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap
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Where Can I Get a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine?
Pertussis vaccine can also be obtained through your health care provider or at the following Placer County Community Clinics: |
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Auburn Community Clinic
11584 B Ave (Annex) |
Roseville Community Clinic
1130 Conroy Lane, Suite 402 |
Kings Beach Community Clinic
8665 Salmon Ave |
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Every Friday
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Every Monday
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. |
Call the clinic for the current schedule |