TLC: 2 Lakewood Infants In Critical Condition After Contracting Pertussis

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Two Lakewood infants are in critical condition after contracting Pertussis, Dr. Shanik has confirmed to TLS. Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is caused by a bacterium that lives in the mouth, nose and throat. Symptoms start with a runny nose, mild fever and cough – similar to a cold – but within weeks becomes more severe and progresses to severe spasms of coughing that can interfere with eating, drinking and breathing.

The bacteria is spread by direct contact with respiratory droplets, such as through coughing and sneezing, from an infected person or by touching the fluids and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Dr. Shanik says the very contagious illness is so severe, that if his patients are not properly immunized, he apologizes, but for the safety of his patients and the community, he will discontinue to see that patient in his practice.

Any parent whose child is in a playgroup with a child not properly immunized against Pertussis, should immediately pull their child out of the playgroup, Dr. Shanik says.

The two Lakewood children, ages 6 weeks and 8 months, are in ICU in critical condition.

TLC

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