Whooping cough outbreak: Pasadena health officials confirm 4 cases at school
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Pasadena health officials are investigating a whooping cough outbreak after confirming four cases at Don Benito Fundamental School.
- The Pasadena Public Health Department is collaborating with the Pasadena Unified School District to monitor for additional cases.
- Whooping cough symptoms start like a cold but worsen over 1-2 weeks, potentially causing severe coughing fits with a distinctive "whooping" sound.
- Officials advise monitoring symptoms for 21 days, contacting healthcare providers if symptoms develop, and keeping sick individuals home until cleared by a doctor.
- High-risk groups, including infants and pregnant women, may require preventive antibiotics even without symptoms, and families are urged to keep vaccinations current.
