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Dr Penny Hutchinson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 18, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Darling Downs Health has advised parents that a case of whooping cough has been reported in a student attending Murgon State High School.<\/p>\n

Parents and staff members at the school have been advised to watch out for symptoms of the highly contagious disease, especially over the next three weeks.<\/p>\n

Whooping cough – or pertussis – often starts like a cold with a runny nose, sneezing and tiredness over several days.<\/p>\n

The characteristic coughing bouts then develop, which can be very severe and frightening and may end with the “whoop” as air is drawn back into the chest.<\/p>\n

Coughing episodes are frequently followed by gagging or vomiting.<\/p>\n

Whooping cough can be life-threatening in babies and even in adults, it can cause significant problems with the cough persisting up to three months.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public Health Physician Dr Penny Hutchinson said if an adult or child develops symptoms, they should visit their local doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

To help prevent the infection spreading, children who have been diagnosed with whooping cough should not attend school until they have completed the first five days of a course of recommended antibiotics.<\/p>\n

Dr Hutchinson said vaccination was the most important way of reducing whooping cough in the community.<\/p>\n

“It is important to double check that you child is fully up-to-date with his or her immunisations against pertussis,” she said.<\/p>\n

“If in doubt, please ask your doctor to check.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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