Whooping Cough cases watched carefully in southeast
Tue, July 22, 2008
Posted in Alaska News
Health officials are keeping an eye on several cases of pertussis in Southeast Alaska. The respiratory illness is also known as whooping cough. Symptoms range from a light cold to a severe, spasmodic cough accompanied by fever and vomiting.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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