Pertussis/Whooping cough is an acute bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. If you have received a notice of recent diagnosis of pertussis in the NYA community, notify your healthcare provider of possible exposure to pertussis.

• Early stages (1-2 weeks) runny nose, sneezing, mild fever and non-productive cough. The cough gradually becomes more severe.
• Development of the “whooping cough” and vomiting that is usually more frequent at night. (2-6 weeks)
• Recovery/later stage – cough decreases in frequency and intensity. (2 or more weeks)

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Moody, School Nurse 846-9051, ext 402 or amoody@nya.org.

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