Whooping Cough on the Rise Statewide: How Staying Current on Shots -- Even for Adults --Can Protect Babies Most Vulnerable to the IllnessPyper, Rebecca Long
How common is whooping cough in a nonvaccinating country? In Sweden general vacination with a whole cell pertussis vaccine was recommended from 1953. In 1979 the recommendation was withdrawn because the Swedish-ma... J Isacson,B Trollfors,J Taranger,... - 《Pediatric Infectious Disease ...
Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection in your upper respiratory tract, namely your lungs and airways. It can produce a variety of symptoms, most notably a severe cough that sounds like a “whoop.” And for some, it can be a potentially life-thr...
How serious is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a very serious respiratory (in the lungs and breathing tubes) infection. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It can cause violent coughing fits. Whooping cough is most harmful for young babies and can be deadly. How often are coughing...
Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, so vaccination is an important step to avoid it. Don’t assume friends and relatives are already vaccinated against pertussis. Don’t assume people will even know if they’re up to date. Adults, preteens, and teens should have one Tdap (...
If the bad expectoration is observed the light massage of the upper chest and back may be helpful. It is necessary to carefully rub 1-2 drops of pine oil, applying the reception of light tapping with your fingers, palms. Instead of pine oil radish or garlic juices may be used. During ...
Whooping CoughVaccinationIncidenceImmunity, HerdAdolescentAdultUnited StatesThe incidence of reported pertussis among adolescents, adults, and young infants has ... Lee,M G. - 《Pediatrics》 被引量: 254发表: 2005年 When is acute persistent cough in school-age children and adults whooping cough? A...
On "CBS Mornings Plus" Tuesday, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explained that whooping cough is especially dangerous because of the small airways of infants and young kids. "The reason why it's called whooping cough — it's a cough, cough, cough, cough, and then they...
What Is Whooping Cough and How Can We Protect Ourselves? Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory disease, caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis . Babies <3 months of age can die from whooping cough, and it is also particularly dangerous for seniors. Children are protected f...
As whooping cough cases triple in the US, a doctor explains how to protect kids from this dangerous respiratory illness.