Whooping Cough
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Whooping cough cases appear in Peterborough-area schools: health unitPeterborough Public Health urges residents to review their immunization records and get up to date with pertussis immunizations.Health5 hours
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Ontario whooping cough cases are on the riseSome epidemiologists attribute the spike in cases due to lagging childhood immunization, in part due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthJun 12
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Quebec. Is it cause for concern?Health workers are seeing an increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec, sparking them to explain the importance of vaccinating against the disease.HealthJun 3
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Whooping cough outbreak declared in eastern NewfoundlandOfficials say whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be prevented through routine childhood vaccinations and treated with antibiotics.HealthMay 10
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Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unitThe health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.HealthApr 26
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Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha LakesThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advises parents and guardians to ensure their child's immunization are up to date and on file with the health unit.HealthApr 16
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Whooping cough warnings continue amid low vaccination rates in rural AlbertaLow rates of childhood vaccinations in Alberta rural communities as whooping cough warning issuedHealthMar 17
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Alberta health officials issue warning about Okotoks whooping cough casesAlberta Health Services is warning about an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in the area of Okotoks, Alta., as part of dozens of cases in the Calgary Zone.CanadaMar 12
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Proper hygiene a must when heading back to school, SHA expert saysA Saskatchewan health expert is reminding parents to make sure their children maintain proper hygiene and good infection control practices to prevent any illnesses at school.HealthAug 30, 2023
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AHS warns of possible whooping cough exposure in CalgaryFollowing a risk of exposure to whooping cough, attendees at a July 2 gathering in Mackenzie Towne who are experiencing a cough or other cold- or flu-like symptoms should isolate.HealthJul 28, 2023
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