Whooping cough warning: Family speaks out about importance of vaccination
The household from Brantford, Ont. want to highlight new public health advice that recommends pregnant women should get a booster shot against the highly contagious respiratory infection.
“There was one point when I heard what I thought was her choking,” Scarlett’s mom Rebecca Stonham told CTV Toronto.The tiny tot was eventually hospitalized for almost two weeks, including more than a week in pediatric intensive care. “That has been shown to be really effective to prevent the newborn from getting pertussis because the antibodies from the mother get passed on to the child,” Dr. Vinita Dubey, associate medical officer for Toronto Public Health, told CTV Toronto.
Health officials told CTV that those unsure of their vaccination history should speak to a doctor, especially if planning on having a baby, spending time around little ones or those with a compromised immune system.
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