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Vaccinations and boosters prevent whooping cough

Post Date:07/29/2010 5:00 PM

The rising number of pertussis cases in the state this year, may make this the worst outbreak of the disease in over 50 years.

"The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated," said Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, San Bernardino County Health Officer. He emphasized that the adolescent-adult pertussis booster vaccine (Tdap), is now recommended for the following individuals:

Anyone 7 years and older who is not fully immunized, including those who are more than 64 years old,
Women of childbearing age, before, during, or immediately after pregnancy, and
Other people who have contact with pregnant women or infants.

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will provide pertussis vaccine in all its clinics. For clinic locations and schedules call 1 (800) 782-4264, or visit the website at www.sbcounty.gov/dph.

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