Pertussis - Whooping Cough (Vaccine Preventable)

Bacterial, (B. pertussis)

Early signs and symptoms are similar to those of a cold with runny nose, slight fever, sneezing and an irritating cough that becomes violent. Repeated coughing without intervening inhalation and characterized by a crowing sound or “whoop”. Bacterial disease involving the respiratory tract.

7 to 10 days

Primarily by direct contact with discharges from respiratory tract of infected persons by airborne droplets.

1 week before to 3 weeks after the cough

Immunization of all children with diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) immunization, according to the current guidelines.

Exclude from school. Student must have doctor’s note to return to school. Report case to Student Health Services immediately at  #___________________