whooping cough
Pertussis Update #2 ~ Wellness Tip
Marin County ranks second in the state for pertussis, or whooping cough, which has now reached epidemic proportions in California with more than 5,600 reported cases and ten deaths.
Giants in the World Series. Pablo Sandoval ‘The Panda’ Helps Fight Pertussis
The San Francisco Immunization Coalition continues its partnership with 2010 National League Champion San Francisco Giants with a new Spanish language Public Service Announcement about pertussis by Giants third basemen Pablo Sandoval.
San Francisco Immunization Coalition UPDATE October 25, 2010
California budget cuts threaten immunization infrastructure & the San Francisco Immunization Coalition.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Epidemic Update ~ Health and Wellness Tip
All children over age 7, adults, especially women of child-bearing age, and people over age 64 are being urged to get a booster shot of the pertussis vaccine, also known as Tdap
Pertussis Epidemic Update ~ Health and Wellness Tip
All children over age 7, adults, especially women of child-bearing age, and people over age 64 are being urged to get a booster shot of the pertussis vaccine, also known as Tdap
Stages of a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Infection ~ Health and Wellness Tip
Pertussis is an infection that has been increasing in frequency in California and it’s now being recommended that all adults get a booster vaccine for it, especially if they’re going to be around infants.
Pertussis Epidemic ~ Health and Wellness Tip
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of cases of Pertussis, or Whooping cough, in California this year. This infection is especially dangerous for infants under 6 months of age.
Travel Tips and Medicines
Many people look for tips and medicines before they travel. With certain destinations can come certain health risks that are inherent in traveling, as well as those specific to a given destination.
Resource Tip: Whooping Cough & Tdap Vaccine
Dr. Savant recommends this article, Whooping Cough Protection, referenced on the St. Mary’s Hospital and CHW websites.
Need help and can't find anywhere to get it? Come get safe 
