Monday, April 27, 2009

Ohioans Urged To Vaccinate Against Pertussis

Pertussis – also known as whooping cough – sickens hundreds of Ohioans every year and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) wants to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from this vaccine-preventable disease.

Pertussis – also known as whooping cough – sickens hundreds of Ohioans every year and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) wants to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from this vaccine-preventable disease.

“This common and potentially serious illness can be prevented with vaccine,” said ODH Director Alvin D. Jackson, M.D. “Please see your doctor to see if pertussis vaccine is recommended for you and your loved ones.”

Source: 
Ohio Department of Health
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