More where this came from....

[JayB]

"The West Coast is experiencing a major outbreak of pertussis. Through November 16 of this year, 6795 confirmed, probable, and suspect cases of pertussis have been reported in California, with nine infant deaths.

 

Washington State is also experiencing an increase in cases in 2010, with two infant deaths. In Snohomish County, we have had several confirmed pertussis cases reported in recent weeks. Infants under 6 months of age account for over 40% of the 17 reported Snohomish County cases in 2010. Infants younger than 6 months account for 90% of all pertussis related deaths and the majority of hospitalizations. They are usually infected by older siblings, parents or caregivers in whom the disease is frequently under-diagnosed"

 

Next stops - Vashon and Ashland.

[olyclimber]

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/whooping_cough.html

[rob]

vaccines are bad, mkay?

[prole]

Please everyone, remember to vaccinate your children, and to spay and/or neuter your pets. Thanks.

[tvashtarkatena]

Issa pittussytang thang