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Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161209/news/161208873/
updated: 12/9/2016 1:32 PM
Whooping cough outbreak at Hersey, Prospect high schools
By Christopher Placek
Five students at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights and four at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect have confirmed cases of whooping cough, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Health department officials also reported three confirmed cases of whooping cough at Highcrest Middle School in Wilmette.
"We definitely see an increase in the winter months," said department spokeswoman Deanna Durica. "What we're seeing now is pretty typical. It is of concern because it's infectious and we want to control the spread of it through good information, but it's nothing unusual this time of year."...
updated: 12/9/2016 1:32 PM
Whooping cough outbreak at Hersey, Prospect high schools
By Christopher Placek
Five students at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights and four at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect have confirmed cases of whooping cough, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Health department officials also reported three confirmed cases of whooping cough at Highcrest Middle School in Wilmette.
"We definitely see an increase in the winter months," said department spokeswoman Deanna Durica. "What we're seeing now is pretty typical. It is of concern because it's infectious and we want to control the spread of it through good information, but it's nothing unusual this time of year."...