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WA state whooping cough 2015
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Shiloh
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Source: http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/293470641.html
UPDATE | Island schools see outbreak of whooping cough
by SERAINE PAGE, Bainbridge Island Review Staff Writer
Today at 11:31AM
If you are sick, stay home.
That?s the advice and plea of the Kitsap County Health District and Bainbridge Island School District in hopes of keeping the current pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak from spreading.
Health district officials said the majority of pertussis cases in the county have been on Bainbridge Island, with the rest in North Kitsap.
Officials said the number of cases are expected to grow.
As of Wednesday, 104 cases of whooping cough had been reported to the health district. That includes data reported since June 2014...
UPDATE | Island schools see outbreak of whooping cough
by SERAINE PAGE, Bainbridge Island Review Staff Writer
Today at 11:31AM
If you are sick, stay home.
That?s the advice and plea of the Kitsap County Health District and Bainbridge Island School District in hopes of keeping the current pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak from spreading.
Health district officials said the majority of pertussis cases in the county have been on Bainbridge Island, with the rest in North Kitsap.
Officials said the number of cases are expected to grow.
As of Wednesday, 104 cases of whooping cough had been reported to the health district. That includes data reported since June 2014...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://union-bulletin.com/news/2015/feb/23/whooping-cough-rise-walla-walla-state/
Whooping cough on the rise in Walla Walla, state
As of Monday, February 23, 2015
#Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is once again an unwelcome resident in Walla Walla County and around the state, health officials say.
#So far in 2015, Walla Walla County has the second highest number, with five cases in a population of 59,600, according to the Washington state Department of Health.
#Eleven counties have reported cases of the respiratory disease. Kitsap County has the highest number, 36 in a population of 248,300...
Whooping cough on the rise in Walla Walla, state
As of Monday, February 23, 2015
#Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is once again an unwelcome resident in Walla Walla County and around the state, health officials say.
#So far in 2015, Walla Walla County has the second highest number, with five cases in a population of 59,600, according to the Washington state Department of Health.
#Eleven counties have reported cases of the respiratory disease. Kitsap County has the highest number, 36 in a population of 248,300...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://q13fox.com/2015/02/26/students-at-local-high-school-diagnosed-with-whooping-cough/
Students at local high school diagnosed with whooping cough
Posted 2:38 PM, February 26, 2015, by Q13 FOX News Staff
SEATTLE ? At least two students at Ingraham High School have been diagnosed with whooping cough in the last few days, according to school administrators.
Officials sent a letter to parents Thursday alerting them that in addition to the two confirmed cases, there are several more suspected cases of pertussis...
Students at local high school diagnosed with whooping cough
Posted 2:38 PM, February 26, 2015, by Q13 FOX News Staff
SEATTLE ? At least two students at Ingraham High School have been diagnosed with whooping cough in the last few days, according to school administrators.
Officials sent a letter to parents Thursday alerting them that in addition to the two confirmed cases, there are several more suspected cases of pertussis...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/...cle_1b63db24-c378-11e4-a8c1-6f045fb7d4e1.html
149 people exposed to whooping cough at Chief Moses Middle School, Lakeview Elementary
MOSES LAKE ? Whooping cough vaccinations are being recommended to reduce the possibility of further cases of the disease after confirmation of a "classroom cluster" in Moses Lake schools.
Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed, and 149 people came in close contact with the whooping cough sufferers at Chief Moses Middle School and Lakeview Elementary, according to a press release from the Grant County Health District...
149 people exposed to whooping cough at Chief Moses Middle School, Lakeview Elementary
MOSES LAKE ? Whooping cough vaccinations are being recommended to reduce the possibility of further cases of the disease after confirmation of a "classroom cluster" in Moses Lake schools.
Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed, and 149 people came in close contact with the whooping cough sufferers at Chief Moses Middle School and Lakeview Elementary, according to a press release from the Grant County Health District...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://union-bulletin.com/news/2015/mar/25/walla-walla-county-leads-state-whooping-cough-rate/
Walla Walla County leads state in whooping cough rate
By Alfred Diaz
As of Wednesday, March 25, 2015
#Walla Walla County is leading the state in per-capita cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
#According to the Washington State Department of Health, the most recent data statewide shows the county with an average 36.9 cases per 100,000 residents. The second highest is Kitsap County with 29.9 cases per 100,000.
#Walla Walla?s county rate is based on the 22 cases that were reported as of March 15. That number will most likely double for the next state report because the most recent countywide count is 47 cases, said Harvey Crowder, director of Walla Walla County Department of Community Health...
Walla Walla County leads state in whooping cough rate
By Alfred Diaz
As of Wednesday, March 25, 2015
#Walla Walla County is leading the state in per-capita cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
#According to the Washington State Department of Health, the most recent data statewide shows the county with an average 36.9 cases per 100,000 residents. The second highest is Kitsap County with 29.9 cases per 100,000.
#Walla Walla?s county rate is based on the 22 cases that were reported as of March 15. That number will most likely double for the next state report because the most recent countywide count is 47 cases, said Harvey Crowder, director of Walla Walla County Department of Community Health...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.co...cough-in-snohomish-county-on-the-rise/1335196
Cases of whooping cough in Snohomish County on the rise
Pregnant women urged to get pertussis vaccine
Apr 20, 2015
In a trend consistent with information released by the Washington State Department of Health, the number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases in Snohomish County is increasing, the Snohomish Health District reports.
Since January, there have been 40 confirmed cases, most of which have been in the last few weeks. This compares to just 57 and 23 cases in all of 2013 and 2014, respectively...
...Of the 40 cases in Snohomish County, nearly three-quarters have been students between the ages of 6 and 18.This is not surprising, said the health district, given the close quarters students keep during the school day.
?We are seeing an explosion of pertussis cases statewide and locally,? said Dr. Gary Goldbaum, the health district?s officer and director...
Cases of whooping cough in Snohomish County on the rise
Pregnant women urged to get pertussis vaccine
Apr 20, 2015
In a trend consistent with information released by the Washington State Department of Health, the number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases in Snohomish County is increasing, the Snohomish Health District reports.
Since January, there have been 40 confirmed cases, most of which have been in the last few weeks. This compares to just 57 and 23 cases in all of 2013 and 2014, respectively...
...Of the 40 cases in Snohomish County, nearly three-quarters have been students between the ages of 6 and 18.This is not surprising, said the health district, given the close quarters students keep during the school day.
?We are seeing an explosion of pertussis cases statewide and locally,? said Dr. Gary Goldbaum, the health district?s officer and director...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/state-whooping-cough-cases-continue-to-rise/
Whooping-cough cases rise sharply in Washington state
Originally published April 28, 2015 at 7:22 pm Updated April 29, 2015 at 6:37 am
Nearly 400 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been diagnosed in Washington state so far this year, compared with 85 a year ago.
By JoNel Aleccia
Seattle Times health reporter
Whooping cough is continuing to rise in Washington state, particularly among babies too young for vaccination and teens with waning protection, health officials reported Tuesday.
As of April 25, there were 387 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Washington, compared with 85 reported cases at the same time last year. Twenty-five of those cases were in babies younger than 1. Of those, six babies were hospitalized, including five aged 3 months or younger...
Whooping-cough cases rise sharply in Washington state
Originally published April 28, 2015 at 7:22 pm Updated April 29, 2015 at 6:37 am
Nearly 400 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been diagnosed in Washington state so far this year, compared with 85 a year ago.
By JoNel Aleccia
Seattle Times health reporter
Whooping cough is continuing to rise in Washington state, particularly among babies too young for vaccination and teens with waning protection, health officials reported Tuesday.
As of April 25, there were 387 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Washington, compared with 85 reported cases at the same time last year. Twenty-five of those cases were in babies younger than 1. Of those, six babies were hospitalized, including five aged 3 months or younger...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/a...erson-county-whooping-cough-cases-climb-to-20
Jefferson County whooping cough cases climb to 20
By James Casey
Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County has escaped the whooping cough epidemic reported in Washington state so far, while cases in Jefferson County had climbed to 20 last week from the 17 reported April 16, health authorities in each county said.
Jefferson's figure exceeds the 13 cases reported by the state Department of Health because they may have been diagnosed early before a full two weeks of coughing, according to Denis Langlois, Jefferson Public Health spokesman.
Kitsap County topped the state count of cases with 85 as of last week.
That number of cases equaled the entire state's total for 2014, according to The Associated Press.
This year, whooping cough is at epidemic proportions statewide.
Statewide cases of pertussis ? better known as whooping cough for its trademark severe symptom ? totaled 387 as of Tuesday, the latest date reported...
Jefferson County whooping cough cases climb to 20
By James Casey
Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County has escaped the whooping cough epidemic reported in Washington state so far, while cases in Jefferson County had climbed to 20 last week from the 17 reported April 16, health authorities in each county said.
Jefferson's figure exceeds the 13 cases reported by the state Department of Health because they may have been diagnosed early before a full two weeks of coughing, according to Denis Langlois, Jefferson Public Health spokesman.
Kitsap County topped the state count of cases with 85 as of last week.
That number of cases equaled the entire state's total for 2014, according to The Associated Press.
This year, whooping cough is at epidemic proportions statewide.
Statewide cases of pertussis ? better known as whooping cough for its trademark severe symptom ? totaled 387 as of Tuesday, the latest date reported...
Emily
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://koin.com/2015/07/13/whooping-cough-on-the-rise-in-clark-county/
Clark County: Whooping cough reaches ?outbreak level?
237 cases have been reported in the county so far this year compared to 21 cases reported at this time last year
The Associated Press Published: July 13, 2015, 8:29 am Updated: July 13, 2015, 2:36 pm
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) ? Clark County health officials say whooping cough has reached ?outbreak levels? in the region.
County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick told KOMO-TV that 237 cases have been reported in the county so far this year. That?s opposed to the 21 cases reported at this time last year...
Clark County: Whooping cough reaches ?outbreak level?
237 cases have been reported in the county so far this year compared to 21 cases reported at this time last year
The Associated Press Published: July 13, 2015, 8:29 am Updated: July 13, 2015, 2:36 pm
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) ? Clark County health officials say whooping cough has reached ?outbreak levels? in the region.
County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick told KOMO-TV that 237 cases have been reported in the county so far this year. That?s opposed to the 21 cases reported at this time last year...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20150723/NEWS/307239987
Whooping cough outbreak travels west from Jefferson to Sequim
By Arwyn Rice
Peninsula Daily News
Last modified: July 22. 2015 6:40PM
SEQUIM ? A whooping cough outbreak that has infected people in Jefferson County has reached Clallam County, with five confirmed cases in Sequim.
Dr. Jeanette Stehr-Green, Clallam County interim health officer, announced the news to the county Board of Health on Tuesday.
Neighboring Jefferson County, which has had an ongoing outbreak since March, has had 27 confirmed cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis...
Whooping cough outbreak travels west from Jefferson to Sequim
By Arwyn Rice
Peninsula Daily News
Last modified: July 22. 2015 6:40PM
SEQUIM ? A whooping cough outbreak that has infected people in Jefferson County has reached Clallam County, with five confirmed cases in Sequim.
Dr. Jeanette Stehr-Green, Clallam County interim health officer, announced the news to the county Board of Health on Tuesday.
Neighboring Jefferson County, which has had an ongoing outbreak since March, has had 27 confirmed cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/22/whooping-cough-cases-decline-locally/
Whooping cough cases decline locally
But Clark County still in midst of an outbreak
By Marissa Harshman, Columbian health reporter
Published: July 22, 2015, 8:12 PM
Clark County is still in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, even as case numbers dip while students are on summer break.
Through July 16, Clark County Public Health recorded 249 cases of whooping cough, compared with just 24 cases during the same period last year. In the last few weeks, the cases have slowed...
Whooping cough cases decline locally
But Clark County still in midst of an outbreak
By Marissa Harshman, Columbian health reporter
Published: July 22, 2015, 8:12 PM
Clark County is still in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, even as case numbers dip while students are on summer break.
Through July 16, Clark County Public Health recorded 249 cases of whooping cough, compared with just 24 cases during the same period last year. In the last few weeks, the cases have slowed...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/sep/28/whooping-cough-outbreak-ongoing/
Whooping cough outbreak ongoing
Clark County officials hope new school year won't bring more cases
By Marissa Harshman, Columbian Health Reporter
Published: September 28, 2015, 6:03 AM
Clark County is still in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, and health officials are hoping the new school year won?t mean even more diagnoses.
Through Sept. 24, Clark County Public Health has recorded 319 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, compared with just 34 cases during the same time period last year.
?This is almost a tenfold increase from last year, so we are definitely in an outbreak situation,? Derel Glashower, a public health epidemiologist, told the county board of health this week.
The county?s whooping cough numbers are mirroring those of 2012, when more than 5,000 people were sickened statewide. During the same time period in 2012, Clark County recorded 336 cases of whooping cough...
Whooping cough outbreak ongoing
Clark County officials hope new school year won't bring more cases
By Marissa Harshman, Columbian Health Reporter
Published: September 28, 2015, 6:03 AM
Clark County is still in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, and health officials are hoping the new school year won?t mean even more diagnoses.
Through Sept. 24, Clark County Public Health has recorded 319 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, compared with just 34 cases during the same time period last year.
?This is almost a tenfold increase from last year, so we are definitely in an outbreak situation,? Derel Glashower, a public health epidemiologist, told the county board of health this week.
The county?s whooping cough numbers are mirroring those of 2012, when more than 5,000 people were sickened statewide. During the same time period in 2012, Clark County recorded 336 cases of whooping cough...