Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

May 30, 2008

Update for Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak at East Bay Waldorf School

On Friday, May 30 Contra Costa Public Health screened students for symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough) including runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, fever over 99.8 F and coughing. No children were sent home with symptoms. We will continue to monitor the situation. People with symptoms should see their health care provider for testing and diagnosis.