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Silence the sounds of pertussis!

There are currently pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks in Charlevoix and Emmet counties.

Pertussis (whooping cough) is very contagious and can cause serious illness―especially in infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated. Make sure your infants and young children get their recommended five shots on time. Adolescent and adult vaccination is also important, especially for families with new infants.

What can you do?

Check your family's immunization records. (We have your child's immunization record and may have yours) Visit your doctor or the Health Department if you, or any member of your family, needs immunizations to be. We offer low-cost immunizations and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Visit your doctor if you have a persistent cough and ask him/her to test you for pertussis.

For more information, visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pertussis/
and here:
Fox 32: Whooping Cough Rising At Alarming Rate, Health Department Says Get Vaccinated

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