TUNKHANNOCK – Parents in the Tunkhannock area school district have been notified about a case of pertussis in the middle school.
A letter was posted on the district’s website which alerted parents that their children may have been exposed to pertussis which is commonly referred to as whooping cough.
Symptoms of whooping cough usually begin as cold symptoms and a cough which worsens over one to two weeks. Symptoms usually include a coughing fit followed by a whooping sound.
The letter included tips for parents from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, such as:
- If you or your child is coughing, call your family doctor and explain the person has been exposed to whooping cough.
- If you or your child is diagnosed with whooping cough, everyone in the house should be treated with antibiotics regardless of their age or vaccination status.
- Making sure your child has received all his or her shots on time is the best way to control whooping cough. If you aren’t sure if your child is properly immunized, call your doctor.
Click HERE for the link to the school district’s website for more information.
