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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) FAQs

We have received a number of phone calls in the last 2 weeks regarding confirmed cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) in the local school districts.   If you have received this letter, your biggest question is likely… “Is my child at risk?”  Answer: Postexposure antibiotic prophylaxis is warranted for individuals with close contact to a