Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After coughing fits, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages, but can be very serious, even deadly, for babies less than a year old.
The best way to protect against pertussis is by getting vaccinated. English | en Español
8/20/2018
We now have flu vaccine for all kids 6 months old and older. We are scheduling flu appointments for all kids who do not have an appointment between now and January 1. If one family member has an appointment scheduled between now and January 1, all patients in that family can receive the shot at that time!
For kids under 9 years old, a booster dose may be required (if the child has not received 2 doses before this season). For kids with egg allergy, the shot may need to be given at the allergist. Again this year, we will only be giving flu shots, not the intranasal flu vaccine.