 |
|
|
|
|
October 27th, 2010
06:06 PM ET
Whooping cough continues to climb in California
California is in the middle of the worst outbreak of whooping cough in 60 years. According to the state health department, there are now 6,257 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of the disease. Ten people have died. "Unfortunately and tragically we have had 10 deaths, all in infants under 2 years of age," said Dr. Kathleen Harriman, California Department of Public Health. Nine of the 10 infants were Hispanic and several had family members with "cough illness," according to Harriman. Harriman was in Atlanta on Wednesday where the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is in the first day of an annual tw0- day meeting. The panel makes recommendations on how to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. ACIP also recommends when vaccines should be administered, how many doses should be given and at what interval. Harriman's advice to the committee–anyone that has not had Tdap–the pertussis vaccine–should have one. The committee voted to recommend that teens receive the vaccine between 11 and 12 years of age. Those who have not had the vaccine or don't know their vaccine history should be immunized as soon as possible. Adults 19 to 64 years old should get a single dose of Tdap in place of the Td (tetanus and diphtheria toxoids) vaccine. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory system and causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. It gets its name because of the "whooping" sound the person makes when coughing and breathing in. While relatively rare in this country, there are still several thousand cases reported here in the United States each year. The committee also voted on the meningococcal vaccine, recommending children be vaccinated between 11 and 12 years old, and given a booster shot at age 16 to protect against waning immunity. For teens vaccinated between the ages of 13 and 15, the booster would be given five years after the first dose until the age of 21. Thursday the committee will look at human papillomavirus (HPV), influenza and rotavirus vaccines. The recommendations from the CDC Advisory Committee go to the CDC director and the secretary of Health and Human Services for final consideration.
Next entry »Lungs singing, breathing, and more at TEDMED
« Previous entryCholera cases rising around the world
|
  About this blog
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends - info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love.
 |
|
|
|
You actually make it appear so easy with your presentation however I in finding this matter to be actually something which I feel I would never understand. It sort of feels too complicated and very vast for me. I am looking forward to your subsequent post, I will try to get the hang of it!
green tea extract
http://www.Qd8TWsLzbb.com/Qd8TWsLzbb
dewapokerqq
https://sites.google.com/view/dewapoker-pro
Wow! Thanks! I have wanted to enter in my webblog something similar to that
https://versesalad5.page.tl/2623652793BHeal-What-Has-Been-Plaguing-You.htm?forceVersion=desktop
You possess touched some nice points here. In any manner keep right up wrinting.
http://www.castagneto.eu/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=1670011
Pretty good post. I actually just found your weblog and wanted to say that We have really loved reading your blog blogposts. In any manner I'll be subscribing to your give food to and I hope you article again soon. Big information useful info.
https://muckrack.com/green-abdi
Great write-up, I¡¦m normal visitor of one¡¦s website, maintain up the nice operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a lengthy time. prishtina travel
http://6dollarmillion.xyz
Thanks regarding the informative together with useful post, obviously in the blog site everything is good.
https://dashburst.com/tantriangga
Wonderful blog, keep it up!
https://niryo.com/forums/users/lestaridiandra/
Saved as a favorite, I actually really want your blog!
https://register.scotland.gov.uk/Subscribe/WidgetSignup?url=http://www.dresscodee.com/yang-harus-anda-ketahui-jika-anda-suka-baseball/
I recently found this blogging site and have high desires for it to continue. Keep up the great operate, its difficult to find good types. I have included with my personal favorites. Thank You.
https://soundcloud.com/user-939692721-388186128
It is rather extremely good, nevertheless glance at the data with this kind of cope with
https://www.openlearning.com/u/papersquash67/blog/WhatAreTheWaysToDoMarketingInHousingSocieties
Wonderful post, you could have denoted out many wonderful points, I moreover think this s the very fantastic website. I will visit again to get more quality contents and also, recommend this site to help all. Thank you.
https://kinglim.hatenablog.com/entry/2020/12/11/172243?_ga=2.114711044.283610655.1607674965-1113526118.1607674965
This proved to be able to be Very useful to everyone and I am sure to all or any the commentators right here!
https://www.frogsowar.com/users/nanamay
I was always searching online for storys that can support me personally. There is clearly a several to understand about this. I feel you made few salubrious tips in Attributes in addition. Detain busy, awesome job!
http://ezproxy.cityu.edu.hk/login?url=https://write.as/kinglim/bersenang-senang-dan-dapatkan-uang-dari-berhenti-anda
Good day. Very cool blog!! Man .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionally…I am glad to locate numerous useful info right here within the post. Thank you for sharing..
http://yourmatrixcashmachine.com
Pretty good post. My spouse and i just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that We have really loved reading your blog discussions. In whatever way I'll be following to your supply plus I hope you write-up again soon. Big wanted useful information.
http://www.feifeicms.top/home.php?mod=space&uid=105110
thank you
http://appsplit.com/users/nanamay
Hello, this day is way too much best for myself, since this time My partner and i am reading this enormous informative article the following at my home. Many thanks for massive hard work.
https://dribbble.com/spycod1
Saved as a new favorite, My spouse and i really much like your blog!
http://www.interleads.net/classifieds/user/profile/363955
I am continuously excited by the amount connected with information obtainable on this subject. What you presented has been well researched and fine authored in order for you to get your stand up in this across to all of your readers.
https://www.azdesertswarm.com/users/sarileonita
Your way of describing done in this post is truly fine, all end up being able to faultlessly recognize that, Thanks a whole lot.
http://cs.astronomy.com/members/sarileonita/default.aspx
I’m not confident where you are getting your information, but great topic.
https://www.planetbeer.net/forums/users/sarileonita/