Pertussis (Whopping Cough)
What is Pertussis?
Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread by coughing. People with pertussis have severe coughing attacks that can last for months. Infants too young for vaccination are at greatest risk for life-threatening cases of pertussis.
Make sure you and your family are up to date on your whooping cough vaccines. Learn more:
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Shelly Davis, MN BSN-RN PHN CCHP
Director, Public Health Division
Director, Correctional Health Services
Aaron Stutz, MD FAAEM CCHP
Public Health Officer
810 South Main St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2134
Fax: 530-841-4094
phinfo@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday