There is also another link to Pertussis information as well as the news release regarding the two West Nile Virus (WNV) cases in California with links to the resources and information you need to know regarding the West Nile Virus and how to protect yourself.

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Main Points you Need to Know About Pertussis 

• Pertussis is a very contagious disease that can spread very quickly.
• The first dose of the vaccine is generally given at 2 months of age.
• The CDC recommends starting at 6 weeks during this epidemic.
• Since the vaccine is given so young, it wanes after about 10 years, so almost 90% of teens and adults are no longer fully immunized. With this in mind, it is recommended that these individuals receive a booster.
• Newborns are helpless and it takes just one breath to infect them.
• It is the young infant that is too young to vaccinate and infants not yet fully immunized who are at the greatest risk. This is just one reason why it is so important that teens and adults, especially those around infants, receive a booster vaccine for Pertussis.

May I suggest two in particular? The first one is entitled “A Pertussis Story”, a short 3:31 minute clip. The second one is entitled “Dylan’s Story”, a 5.38 minute clip.

There are also two stories in Spanish on this same page. They are not; however, video clips, but stories written in Spanish. The first is entitled “La Historia de Vanessa”, a story of an infant. The second, “La Historia de Samantha” a story of a teen. I myself did not realize the seriousness of Pertussis until I viewed these stories. They are really worth viewing and I hope you take the time to look them up.

Remember, knowledge is power, and I hope you pass along this information to your family and friends. You may think this topic does not pertain to you, but chances are someone you know will benefit from this information and you could make the difference in someone’s life. Pass it on!