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Case of Whooping Cough Confirmed in Johnstown
 Dear School Community,
There has been a confirmed case of Pertussis (whooping cough) at Glebe Street Elementary School. Pertussis is a contagious respirtory disease that is spread by direct contact with an infected person. The average incubation period is usually 7-10 days, but may be as long as 21 days. Once treated for five days with an antibiotic, an infected person is no longer communicable though they may have a cough.

Please refer to the attached document from the Department of Health regarding Pertussis.

Thank you for your attention to this important health matter.

Posted January 27, 2012

 

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