Pertussis Declared an Outbreak
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The health department in Lexington declares an outbreak of pertussis.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Deparrtment says there have been a total of nine cases of pertussis since late April.
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Pertussis Declared an Outbreak
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The Lexington-Fayette County Health Deparrtment says there have been a total of nine cases of pertussis since late April.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipLexington's Health Department is declaring an outbreak of pertussis.
The viral respiratory illness is also called a whooping cough.
The health department says there are not now nine confirmed cases since late April.
That includes three new cases today.
Two of those cases are in schools and the third is a person in their eighties.
Pertussis is spread by coughing and sneezing.
Early symptoms mimic a common cold.
Then after a week or so, the coughing gets worse and is sometimes uncontrollable and even violent.
The health department encourages anyone with symptoms of pertussis to stay home and contact a doctor.
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