Sign In
Skip to Main Content
  • Sacramento County
  • Live/Visit |
  • Business |
  • Government |
  • Language
  • Search

SACCOUNTY NEWS

  • Twitter - Sacramento County
  • Facebook - Sacramento County
  • Instagram - Sacramento County
  • More News
      • 2021 Stories
      • 2020 Stories
      • 2019 Stories
      • 2018 Stories
      • 2017 Stories
      • 2016 Stories
      • 2015 Stories
      • 2014 Stories
      • 2013 Stories
  • Events
      • Countywide Calendar
      • Sacramento365
  • Photo / Video
      • Video Galleries
      • Photo Galleries
  • Public Information
      • Public Information Office
      • County Press Releases (2016-2010)
      • Public Records Act Requests
      • Contact Us

Protect Against Whooping Cough, Now

8/26/2014
Health & Social Services

Page Image
Boy with Illness
Image Caption
​Public Health Officials encourage adults to get Tdap booster
Evernote
 
 

Article Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Page Content

​With the start of a new school year, now is a good time to vaccinate children. California Department of Public Health requires children to be up-to-date on vaccines before registering for daycare, Kindergarten and 7th grade. If your child is entering into either of the aforementioned grades or a new school district, now is the time to vaccinate.

We are experiencing a spike in pertussis cases (also commonly referred to as whooping cough) in Sacramento County and in California for 2014. According to California Department of Public Health, there have been 6,930 cases of whooping cough reported since January 2014. That is more than double the number of cases reported in 2013. Sacramento County has had 219 cases of pertussis reported so far this year and had one death; that’s more than triple the cases reported in Sacramento in 2013. The volume of pertussis cases fluctuates year to year, typically spiking every three years. However the spike in cases this year is even higher than what a normal spike would be.

Infants are especially susceptible to pertussis and it can be fatal for them. Adults, especially those who interact closely with children, need to get a pertussis booster (Tdap). Adults can transmit pertussis to infants and children whose immune systems are weaker and not as able to fight off the disease. Most health care plans now cover adult vaccines and the Tdap is available at pharmacies.

It is recommended that pregnant women receive the Tdap booster between the 27th and 36th weeks of pregnancy. After getting the shot, their bodies will create protective antibodies and pass some of them off onto the fetus. This gives newborns a small amount of protection but it is still vital that they receive vaccines to further protect them from disease.

“We’re about to head into fall and the flu season; now is the time people should make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations, especially pertussis and influenza.  The flu vaccine becomes available in September,” said Kate McAuley, Sacramento County Health and Human Services Immunization Assistance Program Coordinator.

Staying up-to-date on vaccines not only protects yourself and your children but also others in the community. The more people are vaccinated, the less likely an outbreak will occur.

Contact Info:

SC Contact Information
​Laura McCasland, Communication and Media Staff

Latest Headlines

  • Community Input: Laura’s Law/Ordered Treatment
  • Climate Plan Comments Due Friday, April 9
  • Budget Workshop Scheduled for April 14
  • Celebrate National Public Health Week
  • Host Your Next Event with Regional Parks

Categories

  • Animals/Pets/Insects
  • Art & Things To Do
  • County Governance, Operations, Policy
  • Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
  • Emergency/Preparedness
  • Green & Technology
  • Health & Social Services
  • Law/Justice
  • Media Releases / Advisories
  • Parks/Recreation
  • Taxes & Voting
  • Transportation & Airports
  • Utility & Residential Services

News Archive

  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013

Photo Gallery
Check out our photo galleries showcasing the beauty of Sac County and our work to ensure it.
Photo Gallery
Video Gallery
Check out our videos about SacCounty Services.
Video Gallery
Sacramento365
A website designed to serve as the all-inclusive arts and entertainment resource for Sacramento County.
Sacramento365
More News
2021 Stories
2020 Stories
2019 Stories
2018 Stories
2017 Stories
2016 Stories
2015 Stories
2014 Stories
2013 Stories
Events
Countywide Calendar
Sacramento365
Galleries
Video Gallery
Photo Gallery
Public Information
Public Information Office
County Press Releases (2016-2010)
Public Records Act Requests
Contact Us

SACCOUNTY NEWS

Connect with us
Sign-up for news updates
Sign Up >
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Email
  • Sacramento Alert
  • LinkedIn
  • Flickr
  • News
  • Metro Cable
  • Instagram
© Copyright by SACCOUNTY NEWS
Website Policies Use | Contact Us | Report a Problem | Connect with Us | Website Feedback Form
Search