Articles for tag: Pertussis, Washtenaw County, Whooping Cough

Reports of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Increasing in Washtenaw County 

Community News  The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting 21 cases of pertussis so far in 2024, a sharp increase compared to the previous 3 years. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for pertussis cases and household contacts. Diagnosed individuals should stay away from others until they have completed at least 5 days of antibiotics.  Current cases ...