Confirmed case of whooping cough reported at Whitefish Bay High School

WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Parents of students at Whitefish Bay High School have been notified about a confirmed case of pertussis or whooping cough at the school.

In a letter sent to parents on Thursday, February 5th, School Health Coordinator Jackie Turkal indicates the "child was up to date with their immunizations but still caught the disease." She also says other students may have been exposed during the past two weeks at school.

CLICK HERE to learn more about pertussis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- including signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

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