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...]
Geneseo Central School Advises of Second Case of Whooping Cough
GENESEO – Another case of pertussis, or 'whooping cough,' has been confirmed at Geneseo Central School, and school administration and the Livingston County Department of Health are partnering to keep students and parents as well informed and well prepared as possible to combat the bacterial disease. On Tuesday, Geneseo Superintendent Tim Hayes sent a message to parents in the district advising them that another case of pertussis has been … [Read more...]
Livingston County Sick of Whooping Cough, Seventh Case Confirmed
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health is investigating the spread of pertussis, or 'whooping cough,' in the community, a bacterial infection which has now spread to seven people, and reminds residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the contagious disease. Department of Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez stressed that it is important to get immunized, and to recognize the difference between a clinical … [Read more...]
Concerned Parents in the Loop on Whooping Cough Investigation at Geneseo Schools
GENESEO – Geneseo schools released a statement on Wednesday assuring parents that they are being kept as up to date as possible on the active and thorough investigation into possible exposure of students and staff to pertussis, or whooping cough, in Geneseo's middle and high school. According to a statement sent to parents, the school is graciously partnering with the Livingston County Department of Health and will give parents as accurate and … [Read more...]
Whooping Cough Case Confirmed at GCS, Shield Yourself with Basic Precautions
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Now that one case of pertussis, or 'whooping cough' has been confirmed at Geneseo Central School, the Livingston County Department of Health has laid out a few basic steps that parents and kids can take to protect themselves from the contagious disease. The county Department of Health is investigating into who could have been exposed to the bacteria at GCS. According to Lisa Beardsley, Senior Public Health Educator for the … [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...]