At CCHS, no new cases of whooping cough
One confirmed case and one suspected case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, were reported in late October.
Health and school officials have reported no new cases of whooping cough at Acton-Carlisle High School.
One confirmed case and one suspected case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, were reported in late October. Regional Public Health Nurse Katie Rines said in an email, “At this time, there are no additional cases at the high school.”
Schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter said in an email, “I do not have any other updates about whooping cough at this time.”
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection primarily spread through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. According to the state health department, initial symptoms are mild and often confused with a common cold, typically lasting one to two weeks and characterized by sneezing, a runny nose, and coughing.
Public Health Director Melanie Dineen previously told The Acton Bridge that anyone unsure of their vaccination status should speak with their primary care provider or check the Mass.gov vaccination history tool.
