uecember 19, 2013

Cne sLudenL aL Lhe Spark ulscovery reschool has been dlagnosed wlLh perLussls, also known as whooplng cough.

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We are experlenclng a erLussls epldemlc LhroughouL Colorado.
lrom 2007 Lo 2011 Colorado averaged 138 cases yearly, currenLly Lhere are over 1200 cases Lhls year.
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Lhree monLhs even lf LreaLed - Lhe more Lhe delay ln LreaLlng, Lhe longer Lhe cough.

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ConLacL your healLh care provlder lf you or your chlld were exposed Lo a person known Lo have perLussls.
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8evlew Lhe u1a/1dap lmmunlzaLlon records of your chlldren and vacclnaLe lf noL up-Lo-daLe.

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lncrease Lhe healLh of your famlly wlLh good nuLrlLlon, plenLy of sleep, and regular exerclse.

lf you have any quesLlons please conLacL laLon Lmaml 8.n. 8Sn, Weld CounLy ubllc PealLh, Communlcable
ulsease ConLrol and revenLlon rogram 970-304-6420, exL. 2311.

lor more lnformaLlon vlslL hLLp://www.lmmunlzeforgood.com/


Prevent Spreading Pertussis. Cover Your Cough. Wash hands.


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