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Are you protected... Against PERTUSSIS?

Are you protected... Against PERTUSSIS?. What is Pertussis and Why are we worried?. Whooping Cough: “100 Day Cough” Caused by bacteria Spreads VERY easily Most dangerous for babies < 1 year Anyone of any age can get and spread it. Pertussis is a health threat for:. you babies

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Are you protected... Against PERTUSSIS?

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  1. Are you protected...Against PERTUSSIS?

  2. What is Pertussis andWhy are we worried? • Whooping Cough: “100 Day Cough” • Caused by bacteria • Spreads VERY easily • Most dangerous for babies < 1 year • Anyone of any age can get and spread it

  3. Pertussis is a health threat for: • you • babies • co-workers • their families • clients you serve • your entire organization

  4. A Growing Community Concern • Pertussis cases are on the rise across the U.S. • Oregon: Nearly 300% increase since last year • 12/19/11: 318 • 12/19/12: 869 • Washington State: 600% increase in 2012 • 12/15/11: 781 • 12/15/12: 4,658

  5. Illness Symptoms • Starts like a common cold • sniffles, sneezes, mild cough • Cough gradually gets worse • leading to gasping, whooping, or vomiting • Often milder in teens and adults • Slow recovery • cough can last up to 6 weeks!

  6. Complications • Infants: • periods of no breathing • pneumonia • seizures • death • Children, teens, and adults: • difficulty sleeping • vomiting • loss of bladder control • broken ribs from violent cough

  7. What Can I Do? Vaccinate & Wash Your Hands! • Child vaccinations (Dtap) • Adult vaccinations (Tdap) • Respiratory hygiene (handwashing, etc)

  8. Protect Yourself & Your Business! • Protect your staff, clients, and organization with immunization • High vaccination rates help protect everyone via “community immunity” • Safe, effective, & cost-effective • Reduces absenteeism, presenteeism, and health care expenses for your organization

  9. *Tdap Vaccine: Who Needs It*(tetanus, diptheria, pertussis) Almost everyone! • Adults • Pregnant women ≥20 weeks’ gestation • Youth 11–18 years

  10. Let’s Not Forget: Respiratory Hygiene • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Dispose of used tissues appropriately • Wash hands often with hand sanitizer or soap and water

  11. Adult Immunization Options:Where to Go Worksite Clinics • Quick and convenient for employees • No need to leave work • Higher turnout Offsite Clinics • Pharmacies • Private providers or Community Health Centers • Local Health Department

  12. Prevention is the Answer! image: google images • Stay healthy • Protect others • Save money Vaccination saves lives!

  13. Interested in a worksite clinic? • Pharmacies can bill most insurance • No fees charged for worksite clinics For questions, presentations, educational materials, and pharmacy referrals, contact Heather Young, RN, Adult Immunization Special Project direct: 541-682-8711 heather.young@co.lane.or.us @ Lane County Public Health 541-682-4041

  14. Videos Adult Whooping Cough ( 1 min): http://www.nejm.org/action/showMediaPlayer?doi=10.1056/NEJMicm1111819&aid=NEJMicm1111819_attach_1&area Family Story ( 4 min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3akJVesMdvs

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