Re: IL: 2011 Whooping cough cases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2011 Contact: Debra Quackenbush
815-334-4456; cell 815-236-3238
UPDATE: Outbreak increases to 79 cases ? and growing
3rd walk-in vaccination clinic scheduled Nov 16, Crystal Lake
WOODSTOCK IL ? McHenry County?s initial pertussis outbreak has grown beyond the school yard and is now being reported in the general public, in twelve (12) communities. McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reports 79 cases of pertussis in the following areas ? Algonquin (1), Cary (35), Crystal Lake (9), Fox River Grove (5), Harvard (1), Hebron (1), Huntley/Lake in the Hills (5), Island Lake (1), Johnsburg (1), McHenry (5) and Woodstock (15); ages range from 3 months to 35 years old. The County?s last significant outbreak came in 2004 (191 cases); last year saw 9 cases, with 51 cases of pertussis in 2009.
Another walk-in vaccination clinic has been scheduled with Dominick?s Pharmacy for Wed. Nov. 16, 2:30pm-7pm, at MCDH?s Crystal Lake office (100 N Virginia Street) to provide the Tdap vaccine for those 11 years and older who have not received it in the last 10 years. The cost is $50. Medicaid is accepted for individuals aged 11-18; must present Medicaid card. The vaccine is $15 for those aged 11-18 who are uninsured or underinsured, and uninsured adults aged 19 and older who meet income requirements. In addition, 11-18 year olds must be accompanied by a parent; bring current vaccination record.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stresses the importance of a pertussis booster for those aged 11 to 64 and those 65+ who are caregivers for young children. High risk populations include infants-young children (birth-5 years old) who may not be fully vaccinated, children who didn?t receive a booster shot, those who are immune compromised and older adults. It is important for those under 11 years to be up-to-date on childhood vaccinations.
Pertussis is highly contagious and easily spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sneezing and low-grade fever can last several weeks and lead to complications like pneumonia, encephalitis or pulmonary hypertension.
Frequent hand washing, covering the mouth, coughing into tissues and staying home when ill are important practices to limit the spread of infection. Returning to school/work prior to completing the five (5) treatment regime could allow pertussis to spread.
For more information on pertussis, visit
www.mcdh.info or call MCDH at 815-334-4510.
http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departm...break increases to 79 cases - and growing.pdf
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WALK-IN CLINICS FOR WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Due to the recent Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak, McHenry County Department of Health and Dominick?s Pharmacy have partnered to offer a walk-in community clinic to further prevent the spread of whooping cough. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Vaccinations will be offered for the Tetanus, reduced Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals aged 11 through 64 years receive a Tdap vaccine regardless of when the last Tetanus-Ditheria (Td) vaccine was given. In addition, adults ages 65 and older who have contact with infants should receive a Tdap vaccine. [/FONT]
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Who: [FONT=Calibri,Calibri]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Any individual 11 years or older not vaccinated with Tdap [/FONT]
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Children 18 years and younger must present with parent and an up to date immunization record. [/FONT][/FONT]
Where:
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]McHenry County Department of Health (Crystal Lake Clinic Facility) [/FONT]
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]100 N. Virginia Ave. [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Wednesday, November 16[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]
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[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]from 2:30PM to 7PM [/FONT]
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Cost: [FONT=Calibri,Calibri]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]$50.00 per individual [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Medicaid accepted for individuals ages 11 and up. Must present with current card. [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]$15.00 for uninsured and underinsured individuals ages 11-18 years. [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]$15.00 for uninsured adults ages 19 and older that meet income requirements ([/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]proof of income must be presented[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]
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HELP US PREVENT THE SPREAD OF PERTUSSIS IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY GETTING VACCINATED. [FONT=Calibri,Calibri]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious disease and is generally transmitted person to person while coughing or sneezing. Whooping cough can last for several weeks and eventually lead to complications like pneumonia, encephalitis or pulmonary hypertension. In case of infants, this disease may lead to brain damage which can eventually cause death. Some of the most common symptoms include cough, runny nose, vomiting and sneezing. These symptoms may start appearing after the incubation period which is typically 7-14 days. [/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]For more information, contact McHenry County Dept of Health at 815-334-4500 or visit www.mcdh.info. [/FONT]
http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departm...break increases to 79 cases - and growing.pdf[/FONT]
