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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the USA (Colorado, Wisconsin, Washington State, North Carolina, Michigan)

18 December 2017

On 17 December 2017, ProMed-mail reported transmission of pertussis (whooping cough) across a wide area of the USA. All of these outbreaks involve school students.

Colorado (Mesa County) reports 12 cases of whooping cough since November 2017.

Wisconsin (Clark County) reports 5 families are affected by pertussis as of 12 December 2017.

Washington State (Vancouver) reports 6 cases, according to local media.

North Carolina (Henderson county) reports the number of cases in a local outbreak has risen to 45 as of 15 December in a outbreak that began in mi-November 2017.

Michigan (Grand Ledge) reported cases (number not stated) of pertussis in school students on 15 December 2017.

Advice for Travellers

  • If travelling with infants or young children - be aware that the disease still persists in some regions of the world and unvaccinated children are susceptible to this severe infection.
  • Ensure British Vaccination Schedule up to date/complete.

When to Consider Vaccination

Pertussis vaccine is included in the British Vaccination Schedule and is not routinely used for travellers.

For further information see Pertussis.