Whooping Cough -- Canada
The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR) [Saskatchewan] announced a whooping cough [pertussis] outbreak focused in its northwest portion on [Fri 5 May 2017].
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a serious and highly contagious infection of the lungs and throat caused by _Bordetella pertussis_ bacteria.
The health region, Health Canada and surrounding First Nation communities [aboriginal peoples in Canada] are currently assessing and coordinating a response to the
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2qGvmik
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