MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to get the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine as several children in the state head off to summer camp.
“The best defense against pertussis continues to be vaccination,” said Dr. Henry Anderson, State Health Officer. “We recommend all Wisconsin residents check their vaccination status and schedule a visit to their healthcare providers if they have not yet been immunized against pertussis.”
The DHS says the vaccine is recommended for children aged two months old to six years old. Teens and adults only need a one-time booster.
In a statement the DHS offered advice for families with newborns:
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