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In Memory of Kaliah Dailynn Holly Jeffery7/20/11-8/16-11

To Educate the public about Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and other disease in the community

All Teens and Adults need to get a Tdap booster shot, as the vaccine received as a child wears off in 5 to 10 years! What is pertussis? Pertussis is a very contagious infection that causes a coughing illness, It is caused by bacteria (germs) that are found in the mouth, nose, and throat of an infected person. Pertussis is also known as whooping cough. What are symptoms of pertussis? The illness begins with cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, and mild cough. Within 1-2 weeks, the cough becomes more severe, and leads to difficulty in getting one’s breath, mucus production, vomiting following coughing, and a “whooping” sound while struggling to inhale after coughing. Fever is usually absent. The disease may last 6-10 weeks or longer. Pertussis is most dangerous in infants less than 6 months of age, and serious complications can occur. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms appear between 5-21 days after exposure, usually 7-10 days. How is pertussis spread? The bacteria are found in the nose and throat of an ill person and are spread through droplets when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. The greatest risk of spread is during the early stage when it appears to be a “cold”

Who may become ill with Pertussis? Pertussis can occur at any age. Severe illness is more common in young children who either have never been vaccinated or who have not received the full series of vaccines. Many cases occur in older children and adults because protection from the vaccine lasts only 5 to 10 years after the last dose. How long is a person infectious (contagious)? Without antibiotic treatment, infectiousness can last up to 3 weeks after symptoms begin. If treated with antibiotics, then the ill person is contagious and should avoid contact with others until 5 days after treatment begins. How is pertussis diagnosed? A swab from the nose and throat (nasopharynx) is necessary for identifying the bacteria. A routine throat culture is not adequate to diagnose this disease. It may take as long as 10 days to receive the results of the test. How is pertussis treated? Antibiotics, preferably azithromycin or erythromycin, are used to treat the disease. During this time, the ill individual should remain at home to reduce the spread of the disease. How can pertussis be prevented? The vaccination against pertussis is included in the DTaP, DTP, and Tdap vaccines. Pertussis is the “P” part of the vaccine. Children less than 7 years of age should get 5 doses of the DTaP/DTP vaccine-at 2,4,6 and 12-15 months, and at 4-6 years of age. 7-9 year olds should get vaccinated with Tdap if they did not complete their primary series. Adolescents and adults 10 years and older should get one booster dose of Tdap. Consult your health care provider if you have vaccine questions or call Snohomish Health District Immunization Clinic at 425-339-5220. Pertussis is a Washington State reportable disease and must be reported to your local health department. In Snohomish County contact Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response at 425-339-5278, Monday through Friday, 8AM – 5PM

06/04/2025

18/12/2024

Pertussis has made it back to Snohomish county. Every night school has an outbreak..

You can prevent this by staying up to date on your TDAP vaccine.

24/04/2024

19/08/2023

The Mukilteo Police Department, in partnership with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo Team Sauer, is hosting a free Women's Self-Defense workshop on August 26th, 2023, from 3 to 5 PM. The minimum age to participate is 14 years old, with parental permission. Please email cdavis@mukilteowa.gov for registration information. Spots are limited.

16/08/2023

The Guns for Gift Cards exchange is part of EPD's efforts to reduce gun violence by removing unwanted fi****ms from our community. Our last event was so well-received by the community, we have moved to a larger venue, increased our staffing and have double the amount of gift cards.

For additional information and the full rules and regulations, please visit: https://www.everettwa.gov/2925/Guns-for-Gift-Cards

27/08/2022

18/08/2021

As of August 16, 71.5% of Washingtonians 12 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 🙌

*This number is higher than the DOH data dashboard because it includes state Immunization Information System (IIS) data, as well as aggregate data from the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA). Check our Data Dashboard for more info: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/DataDashboard

If you haven’t been vaccinated, visit Vaccine Locator (https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/) or call 833-VAX-HELP to make your appointment today.

09/08/2021

Yes!! Thank you governor !

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a requirement for most state workers, and on-site contractors and volunteers to be vaccinated against…

09/05/2021

🎵 ⚾ Take me out to the ball game, take me out to get vaxed! 💉
You can order a COVID-19 vaccine and get a free snack and beverage at Saturday’s Tacoma Rainiers game. You'll also pick up a free voucher for a future game. Head on up to the R Bar from 3:30-7 p.m. Our COVID-19 vaccine team will offer Johnson & Johnson (one and done) and Moderna vaccine (you’ll get second dose info there.) It’s simple. It’s free. You can help us strike out COVID-19.
➡️ tpchd.org/VaxToTheFuture

26/04/2021

Whoop whoop

As of today over 5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in WA! We are grateful for everyone getting vaccinated and helping others do the same! If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, join the millions by booking your COVID-19 vaccine today at Vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.

20/04/2021

You may experience some side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. That means it’s working! These common side effects are a sign of your immune system preparing your body in case of infection.

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