What Do You Know About Whooping Cough?


Updated 07/18/10 12:04 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Facts About Whooping Cough

Whooping cough may sound like a defunct illness from many generations ago, but California is currently facing a statewide epidemic with more than 1,300 confirmed cases since last month. The highly contagious ailment has claimed the lives of five tots to date and state officials have begun a media campaign to educate parents about vaccination programs. Take the quiz to see how much you know about Read more

babysugar Diaries: Pertussis For Mommies and Daddies, Too


Updated 10/29/08 10:41 AM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Pertussis Shots

On top of regular exams and doctor's appointments I have scheduled, I made it a point to get my flu shot last week to help prevent my unborn child and I from getting knocked out with the nasty illness. Before she gave it to me, my OB/GYN also told me that I will need a Dtap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine soon after my delivery. Although children are often vaccinated with the Dtap Read more