Pertussis activity remains high in Kitsap County and Washington state, especially among school-aged children. ACTIONS REQUESTED: THINK of pertussis in anyone with these symptoms, regardless of vaccination history: TEST for pertussis Based on the guidance in the table, collect a specimen using a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, wash or aspirate for PCR or culture. Collect serum for … Managing Pertussis: Think, Test, Treat & Stop Transmission
ACTIONS REQUESTED BE AWARE pertussis activity in Kitsap County and across Washington state remains high. People at high risk for pertussis: CONSIDER pertussis infection in the following situations: IF YOU SUSPECT PERTUSSIS IN A PATIENT: Diagnosing pertussis can be difficult, particularly during the early (catarrhal) stage of illness, which features non-specific symptoms and may not initially include … Health advisory: Pertussis activity in Kitsap County and across Washington remains high
ACTIONS REQUESTED BE AWARE of local pertussis activity and consider pertussis in patients exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness. Diagnosing pertussis can be difficult, particularly during the early (catarrhal) stage of illness, which may present with non-specific symptoms and might not initially include a cough. Pertussis should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with respiratory … Health Advisory: Update on local pertussis activity
