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Pertussis is a highly infectious illness that is easily transmitted through coughing and sneezing and may persist among a population for weeks to months. Symptoms of pertussis usually occur 5 to 10 days after exposure, but can take up to 21 days to appear. Initially symptoms are similar to a common cold: a runny nose, low-grade fever and a mild occasional cough. However, the cough can become severe and spasmodic - with a distinctive “whooping” sound - and can progress to vomiting between bouts of coughing.

Patients with pertussis must be isolated from day care, school, work, and public gatherings for at least 5 days after the start of appropriate antibiotic therapy to limit further transmission. Although most people recover completely from pertussis, complications from the disease can be severe in high risk groups, especially infants under one year, and children who have not been fully immunized against the disease.

Most children are immunized against pertussis disease by receiving a series of vaccine doses as DTaP vaccine. However, immunity wanes as they reach adolescence. Since 2005, there has been an adolescent/adult pertussis booster vaccine (Tdap) that can be used for prevention and control of pertussis. Tdap vaccine is recommended to be routinely given at ages 11-12 years.

In addition, the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that all close contacts to a person with pertussis disease receive antibiotic treatment even if they have been vaccinated recently against pertussis. Close contacts include household members and persons who have had direct contact with respiratory, oral, and/or nasal secretions from a person with pertussis or have been within 3 feet of that person for at least 10 minutes.

We expect that many schools will experience pertussis cases during the 2010-2011 school year. IDPH encourages schools to continue to report to their local health department any students or staff known or suspected of having pertussis so local health department staff can assist school administration by implementing control measures to reduce the further spread of pertussis within the school environment.

Symptoms COLD SWINE FLU SEASONAL FLU FEVER Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with H1N1 in up to 80% of all flue cases. A temperature of 101° Fever is common with the seasonal flu. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus-producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with H1N1 (sometimes referred to as dry cough). A dry and hacking cough is often present with the seasonal flu. ACHES Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with H1N1. Moderate body aches are common with the seasonal flu. STUFFY NOSE Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with H1N1. A runny nose is commonly present with the seasonal flu. CHILLS Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have H1N1 experience chills. Chills are mild to moderate with the seasonal flu. Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with H1N1. Tiredness is moderate and more likely referred to as a lack of energy with the seasonal flu. Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold Sneezing is not common with H1N1. Sneezing is common present with the seasonal flu. SUDDEN Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. H1N1 has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. H1N1 hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, depending on the individual. Diarrhea is common. Symptoms tend to develop over a few days and include flushed face, loss of appetite, dizziness and/or vomiting/nausea.

Diarrhea is common. Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with H1N1 and present in 80% of cases. A headache is fairly common with the seasonal flu. SORE THROAT Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with H1N1. Sore throat is commonly present with the seasonal flu. CHEST Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with H1N1. Chest discomfort is moderate with the seasonal flu.

If it turns severe seek medical attention immediately! PREVENTION TIPS: ü cough & sneeze into your elbow ü wash hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 15 -20 seconds. Sing your ABC's or happy birthday to you ü use hand sanitizer when soap & water are not available ü avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth without washing or using hand sanitizer first ü stay home if you are sick to avoid contaminating your co-workers