Whooping cough case at Blue Springs High School
Whooping cough case confirmed at Blue Springs High School
Updated: 4:19 PM CDT Oct 2, 2024
Jackson County Public Health confirmed a case of pertussis at Blue Springs High School.Commonly known as whooping cough, symptoms include a runny nose, mild cough, and severe coughing fits.“Pertussis is a contagious respiratory illness that may initially seem like a common cold,” says Bridgette Shaffer, health director of Jackson County Public Health. “This disease can have very serious complications, especially for infants and those with chronic health conditions like asthma.”The health department and school district are working together to prevent further infections.Health officials advise early antibiotic treatment and vaccination as the best protection. Symptoms: Runny noseMild cough that progressively worsensLow-grade feverCoughing spells that may lead to vomiting or gaggingA distinctive “whooping” sound during coughing fitsDifficulty breathing (especially in infants and young children)A cough that can persist for up to 10 weeks
Jackson County Public Health confirmed a case of pertussis at Blue Springs High School.
Commonly known as whooping cough, symptoms include a runny nose, mild cough, and severe coughing fits.
“Pertussis is a contagious respiratory illness that may initially seem like a common cold,” says Bridgette Shaffer, health director of Jackson County Public Health. “This disease can have very serious complications, especially for infants and those with chronic health conditions like asthma.”
The health department and school district are working together to prevent further infections.
Health officials advise early antibiotic treatment and vaccination as the best protection.
Symptoms:
- Runny nose
- Mild cough that progressively worsens
- Low-grade fever
- Coughing spells that may lead to vomiting or gagging
- A distinctive “whooping” sound during coughing fits
- Difficulty breathing (especially in infants and young children)
- A cough that can persist for up to 10 weeks
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