Director Confirmed Cases of Pertussis in Our County

[baychef]

We have between 300 and 400 confirmed cases of this in our county. Since I am in day 9 of my recent illness, I am learning more things about this. Yesterday, I went to the dr. to get antiboidic and he put me on it immediately as a precautionary measure. Then we had a parent letter go out today and these things made me get concerned:

Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through direct contact with droplets coughed or sneezed into the air and/or onto surfaces. Pertussis begins with cold-like symptoms and a cough which becomes much worse over 1-2 weeks. Symptoms usually include a long series of rapid coughs (“coughing fits”) followed by a whooping noise. Very young infants, older children and adults may not develop the whoop. There is generally no or only a slight fever. People with pertussis may have a series of coughs followed by vomiting, turning blue or difficulty catching their breath. The cough is often worse at night and cough medicines usually do not help alleviate it.

:bugeye::bugeye::bugeye:

I don't think you can catch it by reading this thread, however.

 

[almondfarm]

They actually made me get a whooping cough vacine at my annual physical last year. I guess it is making a come back.

 

[baychef]

That is a good thing! I think if my dr. felt I would have had it he would have tested, but I guess their office as well as many others are non-stop people coughing. In adults it could be just like cold so it is hard to tell, I think. But we do have children in our school that have contracted it.

 

[Sheila]

Wow. I hope it doesn't spread too bad.

And hope you start feeling better soon!!!

 

[tpchefpattie]

Dear concerned parent,

I am so sorry to hear that you are experiencing symptoms of pertussis. It is a concerning illness, especially with the recent increase in confirmed cases in our county. I want to assure you that our company takes the health and safety of our consultants and customers very seriously.

I highly recommend following the advice of your doctor and taking the prescribed antibiotics as a precautionary measure. It is also important to continue practicing good hygiene by washing your hands regularly and covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

As a consultant, it is important to stay informed about the current situation and to keep our customers informed as well. I suggest sharing the information provided by the county health department and encouraging them to seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms.

Please take care of yourself and know that our company is here to support you during this time. Let's all work together to stop the spread of pertussis in our community.

Sincerely,

Pampered Chef Consultant