LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An individual was recognized with pertussis (whooping cough) in Henderson, based on the Southern Nevada Well being District.
The well being district reported that an individual at Coronado Excessive College was recognized with the sickness, which can have an effect on different college students on the faculty.
Mother and father of scholars at Coronado Excessive College have been alerted by the well being district on Thursday. The well being district acknowledged that some college students might have been uncovered to pertussis between Sept.15 by way of Oct. 8.
Mother and father are urged to take speedy steps to guard their college students with the next actions:
Monitor for signs for any indicators of respiratory sickness
Contact a healthcare supplier in case your baby exhibits indicators of pertussis
Contemplate precautionary steps for susceptible youngsters who might have a weakened immune system
Confirm immunizations
Comply with a healthcare supplier’s steering if recognized
These with questions relating to pertussis can name the Acute Communicable Illness Management Program at SNHD at 702-759-1300.
