Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Pertussis – Canada (03): (ON) update
PRO/EDR> Pertussis – Canada (03): (ON) update
Whooping Cough -- CanadaLocal health units are trying to control an outbreak of whooping cough [pertussis] in Bruce and Huron Counties [Ontario, Canada]. There are 39 cases in southern Bruce County, mainly in an under-immunized population. Huron County Health unit is also reporting a significant number of cases in the north part of the county.The serious bacterial infection of the respiratory system is easily spread through coughing and sneezing. It starts with an irritating cough, which becomes Read more [...]
