A reported case of pertussis (whooping cough) is under investigation at Wintergreen Intermediate School in Greenville, NC.
Pitt County Health Department is investigating a reported case of pertussis (whooping cough) at Wintergreen Intermediate School in Greenville, North Carolina. No immediate public health risk is identified, but staff and parents of affected students are informed about evaluation needs. Though anyone can be affected, infants under 12 months and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for severe complications.
August 28, 2024
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