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Adults in contact with children urged to get pertussis shot
December 16, 2010 1:37 PM
The Colorado Department of Health is recommending that adults who will have contact with infants in the near future, get a vaccination against pertussis, commonly called whooping cough. Colorado is among several states that have seen a notable increase in the number of pertussis cases reported this year. ... more » -
Whooping cough on the rise in Colorado
November 18, 2010 7:14 PM
Due to a notable increase in the number of pertussis or whooping cough cases reported in Colorado since July, the state health department is recommending expanded use of vaccine for various age groups. From July 1 through Nov. 13 of this year, 229 pertussis cases have been reported, compared... more » -
Whooping Cough confirmed in Pueblo
August 5, 2010 10:35 AM
Two Whooping Cough cases have been confirmed in Pueblo, prompting the health department to issue a warning to parents to make sure their children are vaccinated. The medical name for Whooping Cough is Pertussis. Your children should be up-to-date on their TDaP vaccine and booster shots. If you have... more »
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