whooping cough

Health advisory: Pertussis activity in Kitsap County and across Washington remains high

| April 23, 2025

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

Health Advisory: Update on local pertussis activity

| November 4, 2024

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