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Pertussis outbreak in central Timiskaming
Radio Canada
Posted yesterday at 2:34 p.m. CST
Updated today at 9:05 a.m. CST
Timiskaming Health Services (TSS) is reporting several cases of whooping cough in the central part of the district.
The public health unit says it is in contact with those infected or those who may have been exposed to the disease.
At this time, we have five confirmed cases and several probable cases , says Jennifer Cardinal, manager of the family health program for the organization.
Whooping cough is distinguished from other respiratory illnesses by the severity and duration of the cough , point out theOHS.
Since the whooping cough disease spreads quite easily, it is likely to have several other cases or probable cases , believes Ms. Cardinal.
Pertussis germs spread easily from person to person. Children under one year old are most likely to have a serious infection. Immunization provides the best protection against whooping cough , said Dr. Glenn Corneil, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Timiskaming District.
THE OHS remind that the whooping cough vaccine is part of the routine immunization of infants, children and adolescents , and that a booster in adulthood may be necessary due to the immunity that wanes over time.
Jennifer Cardinal hopes to have a better idea of the severity of the outbreak in the coming days once the investigation is complete.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2003189/maladie-respiratoire-cas-coqueluche-timiskaming
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Media Release
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak Declared
August 14, 2023 - For immediate release
The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) has declared a whooping cough (Pertussis) outbreak in
the central part of the district. Timiskaming Health Unit staff are contacting and notifying
individuals who have been exposed.
As a result of the increase in pertussis circulating within our district, THU would like to remind
residents of the following:
• stay home if you are sick;
• adults and older adults can be reservoirs of transmission and as their protective levels
decrease over time it is important to receive one booster in adulthood;
• people of all ages are encouraged to contact their health unit office to make an
appointment if they are due or overdue for their vaccination.
Whooping cough is distinctive from the common cold, bronchitis, or croup, in the severity
and the duration of the cough. While whooping cough starts like a common cold, with
sneezing, runny nose, low grade fever, and a mild cough, the cough will get worse over two
weeks. After two weeks, coughing spells develop and the cough may end in a whooping
sound. The cough may be so severe that the person can gag or throw up during the fits of
cough. The coughing spells can last for weeks or months. Older children and adults may
have prolonged cough without the “whoop” or vomiting. “Whooping cough germs spread
easily from person to person. Children under the age of one are at the most risk for severe
infection. Immunization provides the best protection against whooping cough,” said Dr.
Glenn Corneil, Timiskaming’s Acting Medical Officer of Health.
Important to know about whooping cough vaccination and exposure:
• The whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine is part of routine immunization for infants,
children, and teenagers. The vaccine is given at two, four, six, and 18 months of age.
A booster dose is needed between four and six years of age and again at 14-16 years
of age. Immunity decreases over time; therefore, one booster dose of vaccine is
recommended for adults.
• Check with your health care provider or the THU to ensure you and your family are up
to date with vaccination. Those who receive immunizations at THU or who report
immunization to THU through licensed childcare or school may review their
immunization record on-line here: http://timiskaminghu.com/281/Immunization.
• Pregnant or immunocompromised individuals should follow-up with their health care
provider to confirm their history of vaccination. A booster of the pertussis vaccine is
recommended for all pregnant women in their third trimester.
• Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. In
addition, using a tissue and coughing and sneezing into your arm, not your hand is
also effective in reducing spread of infection.
• If you develop symptoms of whooping cough in the next 21 days, follow-up with your
health care provider and notify the Timiskaming Health Unit.
For further information or if you have any comments or concerns, please call the Timiskaming
Health Unit at 705-647-4305 or tollfree at 1-866-747-4305.
www.timiskaminghu.com
For more information
Media Contact:
Jennifer Cardinal
Program Manager of Family Health
705-647-4305, Ext. 2274
Email cardinalj@timiskaminghu.com
https://www.timiskaminghu.com/websi...oping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak Declared.pdf
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Translation Google
Pertussis outbreak in central Timiskaming
Radio Canada
Posted yesterday at 2:34 p.m. CST
Updated today at 9:05 a.m. CST
Timiskaming Health Services (TSS) is reporting several cases of whooping cough in the central part of the district.
The public health unit says it is in contact with those infected or those who may have been exposed to the disease.
At this time, we have five confirmed cases and several probable cases , says Jennifer Cardinal, manager of the family health program for the organization.
Whooping cough is distinguished from other respiratory illnesses by the severity and duration of the cough , point out theOHS.
Since the whooping cough disease spreads quite easily, it is likely to have several other cases or probable cases , believes Ms. Cardinal.
Pertussis germs spread easily from person to person. Children under one year old are most likely to have a serious infection. Immunization provides the best protection against whooping cough , said Dr. Glenn Corneil, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Timiskaming District.
THE OHS remind that the whooping cough vaccine is part of the routine immunization of infants, children and adolescents , and that a booster in adulthood may be necessary due to the immunity that wanes over time.
Jennifer Cardinal hopes to have a better idea of the severity of the outbreak in the coming days once the investigation is complete.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2003189/maladie-respiratoire-cas-coqueluche-timiskaming
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Media Release
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak Declared
August 14, 2023 - For immediate release
The Timiskaming Health Unit (THU) has declared a whooping cough (Pertussis) outbreak in
the central part of the district. Timiskaming Health Unit staff are contacting and notifying
individuals who have been exposed.
As a result of the increase in pertussis circulating within our district, THU would like to remind
residents of the following:
• stay home if you are sick;
• adults and older adults can be reservoirs of transmission and as their protective levels
decrease over time it is important to receive one booster in adulthood;
• people of all ages are encouraged to contact their health unit office to make an
appointment if they are due or overdue for their vaccination.
Whooping cough is distinctive from the common cold, bronchitis, or croup, in the severity
and the duration of the cough. While whooping cough starts like a common cold, with
sneezing, runny nose, low grade fever, and a mild cough, the cough will get worse over two
weeks. After two weeks, coughing spells develop and the cough may end in a whooping
sound. The cough may be so severe that the person can gag or throw up during the fits of
cough. The coughing spells can last for weeks or months. Older children and adults may
have prolonged cough without the “whoop” or vomiting. “Whooping cough germs spread
easily from person to person. Children under the age of one are at the most risk for severe
infection. Immunization provides the best protection against whooping cough,” said Dr.
Glenn Corneil, Timiskaming’s Acting Medical Officer of Health.
Important to know about whooping cough vaccination and exposure:
• The whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine is part of routine immunization for infants,
children, and teenagers. The vaccine is given at two, four, six, and 18 months of age.
A booster dose is needed between four and six years of age and again at 14-16 years
of age. Immunity decreases over time; therefore, one booster dose of vaccine is
recommended for adults.
• Check with your health care provider or the THU to ensure you and your family are up
to date with vaccination. Those who receive immunizations at THU or who report
immunization to THU through licensed childcare or school may review their
immunization record on-line here: http://timiskaminghu.com/281/Immunization.
• Pregnant or immunocompromised individuals should follow-up with their health care
provider to confirm their history of vaccination. A booster of the pertussis vaccine is
recommended for all pregnant women in their third trimester.
• Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. In
addition, using a tissue and coughing and sneezing into your arm, not your hand is
also effective in reducing spread of infection.
• If you develop symptoms of whooping cough in the next 21 days, follow-up with your
health care provider and notify the Timiskaming Health Unit.
For further information or if you have any comments or concerns, please call the Timiskaming
Health Unit at 705-647-4305 or tollfree at 1-866-747-4305.
www.timiskaminghu.com
For more information
Media Contact:
Jennifer Cardinal
Program Manager of Family Health
705-647-4305, Ext. 2274
Email cardinalj@timiskaminghu.com
https://www.timiskaminghu.com/websi...oping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak Declared.pdf