Blue Springs High School student diagnosed with pertussis, prompting health officials' collaboration to contain outbreak.
Jackson County Public Health confirmed a case of whooping cough (pertussis) in a Blue Springs High School student, prompting collaboration with the school to contain the outbreak. Pertussis is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications, especially in infants and individuals with health conditions. Health officials recommend early antibiotic treatment and vaccination to prevent further infections.
October 02, 2024
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