Whooping cough case in local school, vaccine checks urged
A confirmed case of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, has been identified at a local high school, prompting health officials to urge the public to ensure they are up to date on their vaccinations.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hilary Wolf said the student has been isolated and treated, and that public health teams have moved quickly to contain any potential spread.
“We do have a confirmed case of Bordetella pertussis in a local high school. We have isolated the child and made sure that [they have] received appropriate antibiotics,” she said in an interview with the Compass. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 30, 2026 02:42 PM