GENESEO – A 'probable case' of whooping cough is confirmed at Geneseo High School. Geneseo Central Schools made a Facebook post confirming the case on Tuesday. "A probable case of Pertussis (commonly known as 'whooping cough') has been identified at Geneseo High School," said the post. According to the Livingston County Department of Health, Pertussis is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria. It is very contagious and causes … [Read more...]
Whooping Cough Case Confirmed at Geneseo Central School
GENESEO — An individual has been diagnosed with Pertussis or 'Whooping Cough' at Geneseo Central School. The highly contagious bacterial infection that causes an uncontrollable, violent cough lasting several weeks or even months. Whooping cough is spread by direct contact with mucus or droplets from the nose and throat of infected individuals. According to a press release from Geneseo Central School the Livingston County Department of … [Read more...]
County Health Department warns of pertussis outbreak
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Department of Health released a news statement on its website stating that from January 1 to June 11, there have been 55 positive cases of pertussis, or whooping cough in the county. According to the health department, the outbreak affects individuals of all ages. Those who have been in contact with an individual with pertussis may have been placed on an antibiotic by their healthcare provider to help … [Read more...]