Pertussis in a sentence

An example of Betaproteobacteria is Bordetella pertussis, which causes pertussis (whooping cough).

The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines that allegedly protects humans against three infectious diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.

A Government spokesperson announced on January 23: "Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory disease that is vaccine-preventable.

And while the nine cases where a baby has died of this illness - also known as pertussis - have not been in our region, health bosses warned that just 60% of pregnant mums had taken up the vital vaccine.

Bacolod is also set to purchase 10,000 doses of pentavalent vaccines with an allocation of P15 million to curb cases of pertussis.

Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Brown tells our newsroom they are seeing an influx of whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis.

Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that affects the lungs.

Research suggests that the Bordetella pertussis bacteria might be slowly changing, making it harder for the vaccine to work as well.

Some parents may be worried about the spread of more serious illnesses such as pneumonia or pertussis, but the medical officer says it's important to see a doctor before coming to conclusions.

Tayag urged Filipinos to learn more about the dangers of pertussis and the benefits of immunization, particularly since they are given free of charge in government health centers.

The alarming rise in pertussis – the clinical name for the disease – has been blamed on a drop in immunisations across the UK Europe.

The number of people reported with whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rising in the United States.

As Thea in 2017, some now believe the so-called acellular pertussis vaccines introduced in the late 1990s prevent sickness but not transmission.

Debbra Houseman, of Lake Andes, told how her 7-week-old son, Chase, died from pertussis, also known as whooping cough, after being exposed to the highly contagious respiratory disease during a clinic visit in Yankton.

Pertussis begins with cold symptoms (runny nose, sneezing) and a cough.

Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease that in almost all cases can be effectively treated by a health care professional if identified early.

The pandemic has too easily distracted us from other health threats that are no less important, including whooping cough (pertussis).

Officials say people who suspect they or a family member may be sick with pertussis should stay home and call their family physician — or Health Link at 811 — before seeking medical care.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a type of bacteria.

The number of pertussis cases remained high in Maine for the fourth month in a row in January, with the rate of infection continuing to soar above the national average.