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Ore. health officials say whooping cough found in children
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 11:15 AM ET
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) - Health officials in Klamath County have identified two confirmed cases of whooping cough in children.
Officials say one infected child is a student at Shasta Elementary school, the other attends Henley Middle School.
Efforts are being made at both schools to identify close contacts of the two infected children in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Officials say anyone who has not been immunized is at risk.
Early symptoms of the disease are similar to a cold: sneezing, running nose, and low fever. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Information from: KFLS AM & FM
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press
Ore. health officials say whooping cough found in children
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 11:15 AM ET
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) - Health officials in Klamath County have identified two confirmed cases of whooping cough in children.
Officials say one infected child is a student at Shasta Elementary school, the other attends Henley Middle School.
Efforts are being made at both schools to identify close contacts of the two infected children in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Officials say anyone who has not been immunized is at risk.
Early symptoms of the disease are similar to a cold: sneezing, running nose, and low fever. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Information from: KFLS AM & FM
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press