P.E.I., Canada: 2014 Whooping cough outbreaks

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Source: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/L...cough-making-rounds-in-Prince-Edward-Island/1

Whooping cough making rounds in Prince Edward Island
Published on February 06, 2014

Prince Edward Island is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough, says Dr. Heather Morrison, chief public health officer.

There are currently six confirmed cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, in Prince Edward Island, while some additional potential cases are still being confirmed...

 

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Re: P.E.I., Canada: 2014 Whooping cough outbreaks

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/princ...l-warned-of-whooping-cough-outbreak-1.2627764


Summerside school warned of whooping cough outbreak
25 cases of contagious disease reported this year

CBC News Posted: Apr 30, 2014 9:05 PM AT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2014 9:12 PM AT

P.E.I. health officials are still dealing with an outbreak of whooping cough.

There have been 25 confirmed cases in the province this year.

Dr. Heather Morrison, the chief public health officer, sent a letter to Summerside Intermediate School last week saying that students may have been in contact with a student with the illness...

 

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Re: P.E.I., Canada: 2014 Whooping cough outbreaks

Source: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/L...Whooping-cough-outbreak-continues-on-P.E.I./1


Whooping cough outbreak continues on P.E.I.
Published on May 21, 2014

...There have been 24 cases of whooping cough since the outbreak was confirmed. Anyone, regardless of age, can contract whooping cough. It is of particular concern in newborns as they can become extremely ill and develop serious complications...