Why vaccinate your child against Pertussis? by Ashley Tran https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc Made with mirth en-us 2018-12-08 16:35:05 UTC 2025-12-07 21:36:42 UTC hello@padlet.com No parent should have to watch their child suffer... atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312534473 2018-12-08 17:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312534473 What is Pertussis? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312536228 Pertussis, most commonly known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious and  potentially dangerous acuterespiratory infection that occurs in 3 stages: the Catarrhal stage, Paroxysmal stage, and Convalescent stage. ]]> 2018-12-08 18:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312536228 How can I tell if my child has Pertussis? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312541052 Pertussis presents itself in 3 stages. The Catarrhal stage includes symptoms such as increase in the inflammation of mucous membranes of the head and mouth with increased mucous flow, cough, runny nose, and low grade fever. The Paroxysmal stage is characterized by symptoms such as convulsions, spasms, violent coughing (whooping cough) that makes it hard to breathe, cyanosis, and vomiting. The Convalescent stage's symptoms are when the whooping cough reduces or recedes.]]> 2018-12-08 18:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312541052 What is the Pertussis vaccine? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312547174 There are vaccines against Pertussis for all ages. DTaP is the childhood vaccine for Pertussis (under 7 years of age), and TDaP is the Pertussis booster for preteens, teens, and adults. ]]> 2018-12-08 19:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312547174 Is the Pertussis vaccine effective? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312560738 The DTaP was licensed and approved in 1949. Before the development and introduction of DTaP, pertussis was one of the most common childhood diseases and a major cause of childhood mortality in the United States in the 20th century. More than 200,000 cases of pertussis were reported annually in the U.S. before the Pertussis vaccine became available, and around 9000 deaths resulted from the infection. Since the introduction and widespread use of the Pertussis vaccine, incidence rates have decreased by more than 80%. Currently, about 10,000 to 40,000 cases are reported each year and unfortunately up to 20 deaths occur.]]> 2018-12-08 21:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312560738 How is Pertussis spread? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312561696 The mode of transmission for Pertussis is through airborne droplets or by direct contact with respiratory secretions from infected people. People infected with pertussis spread the disease to another person by coughing or sneezing or spending a lot of time near another person where they share breathing space. Many babies who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents, or caregivers who might not even know they have the disease.]]> 2018-12-08 21:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312561696 What Causes Pertussis? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564009 Pertussis is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.]]> 2018-12-08 22:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564009 How much time is between between the exposure to infection and appearance of symptoms? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564235 Pertussis typically has an incubation period of 6-10 days, but can reach 21 days.]]> 2018-12-08 22:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564235 Does Pertussis cause health problems? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564923 Contracting Pertussis can lead to complications in children such as pneumonia, convulsions, apnea (slowed or stopped breathing), and even death. In adults, complications include weight loss, loss of bladder control, passing out, and rib fractures from severe coughing. ]]> 2018-12-08 22:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312564923 Vaccination Schedule for Pertussis: atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312566358 The Pertussis vaccine or DTaP is administered in 5 doses at the ages 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15–18 months, and 4–6 years.
 
]]> 2018-12-08 22:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312566358 Prevent your kid from being like this... atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569299 2018-12-08 23:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569299 Make sure your child's first breaths in life aren't their last. atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569570 2018-12-08 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569570 What country had the most cases of Pertussis in 2017? atra0149 https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569631 India had the most cases of Pertussis in 2017.]]> 2018-12-08 23:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/atra0149/9xoxodv7uyhc/wish/312569631