Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the eastern zones of the province. Since February 2024, there have been 42 cases of whooping cough reported throughout the Eastern Urban and Rural zones of NL Health Services.
Posted: May 9, 2024 3:31 pmNewfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an outbreak of pertussis in the eastern zones of the province.
Since February 2024, there have been 42 cases of whooping cough reported throughout the Eastern Urban and Rural zones of NL Health Services. Currently, most cases are being seen in school-aged children, however the age range is two months to 89 years. NL Health Services’ Medical Officer of Health and Communicable Disease Control team are working with other health-care professionals to monitor and respond to this evolving situation, investigate the cases reported to public health, identify close contacts of those who have tested positive for whooping cough and implement precautionary measures required to control the spread.
Community residents are advised to protect themselves and their families through good health habits such as cover, clean, contain – use a tissue or your arm to cover coughs and sneezes; clean your hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitizer; and contain your illness by staying home when you are sick.
The vaccines that protect against whooping cough are part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s recommended routine childhood immunization schedule and school immunization schedules. A booster dose of the vaccine is also recommended for adults, and for pregnant women during each pregnancy.
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