Whooping Cough Reports Increase In Utah

[lucy]

A recent article from Nov 2, 2005 9:00 am US/Mountain http://kutv.com/topstories/local_story_306110130.html

[sarab]

I just read yesterday that there have already been 9 times more whooping cough (pertusis) cases reported this year than recorded in the past 2 years in Utah County.

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635168198,00.html

Thanks for posting this, Lucy.

[lucy]

Ya I had read that too a few days ago it is scary, thank you for posting the link too. I am glad you are keeping an eye on it. How are you btw? Good I hope.

[sarab]

I'm doing well, Lucy, thanks for asking. How are YOU?? I have been meaning to e-mail you forever, I will try to get in touch with you in the next few days.

[lucy]

I am ok, and Ime glad you are well. Hope you have a merry christmas. Hugs.

[sarab]

And it just keeps getting worse:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=170838

YIKES!!

[lucy]

Wow 400 percent[:0] thats scary and sad, I wish I could say I am suprised but it seems its really really making an even bigger come back than it has been.I am glad they now reccomend the booster shot for all adults and adsolcents, hopefully people will take advantage of the extra protection available through the new vaccines.

[lucy]

I wanted to add some info to this

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_3664971?source=rss

quote:

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Utah County hit with whooping cough
Whooping cough is on the rise again, and Utah County health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for the disease.
After averaging 11 cases a year from 2000 to 2004, 116 individuals were hit with pertussis last year, an outbreak shattering national averages. But those numbers are wilting under 2006 figures; there are already 75 reported cases in the county to date and the high season isn't until the fall. The highly communicable disease starts with mild cold symptoms and progresses to violent coughing and vomiting. The symptoms fade gradually over six to 10 weeks and are most dangerous to children under 1

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