Aka whooping cough

Health officials push for an adult vaccine to help prevent spread to vulnerable infants

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
December 2, 2004

Commonly known as whooping cough, pertussis is caused by a bacterial infection that attacks the lining of the breathing passages, producing severe inflammation and a narrowing of the airways. Because the child is short of breath, he or she inhales deeply and quickly between coughs, making the....

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