Childhood Disease On The Rise In This North Carolina County
This North Carolina county reports a childhood disease on the rise. As someone who is on the tail end of a respiratory virus, this hits. According to Channel 9 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County health officials say whooping cough cases are on the rise.
This North Carolina County Reports A Childhood Disease On The Rise
Everyone who has a confirmed case of whooping cough is under the age of 17. And so far, 9 cases have been confirmed. Whooping Cough is highly contagious especially among kids. And as the name suggests it can cause severe coughing fits. The county health director says the best way to prevent whopping cough is to get vaccinated.
Why The Rise In Cases?
Dr. Raynard Washington tells wsoctv.com,“We are seeing isolated cases in Mecklenburg County and we want our residents to understand that pertussis is here, and we need to be cautious,”. He goes on to say in the press release published by our source, Channel 9. “The increase in cases is an important reminder that vaccination is the single most effective way to prevent pertussis and reduce the severity of the disease. Unvaccinated people in the community create the opportunity for the disease to spread, even to vaccinated individuals.”
I know when my kids were little, I had them vaccinated if my doctor told me it was best. Some parents opt out of vaccinating their kids for a variety of reasons. Some do because they reportedly think “herd immunity” will be enough to keep their kids safe. Sadly, this is not the case according to the National Library of Medicine. And sometimes even those vaccinated can contract pertsussis or whooping cough.
This North Carolina county reports a childhood disease is on the rise. To learn more get details from our source, Channel 9, right here.
