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APRIL 25, 2024
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PERTUSS ADVISORY
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9:00 – 9:05
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PERTUSSIS IS A RESPIRATORY DISEASE TRANSMITTED FROM PERSON TO PERSON
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THROUGH COUGHING OR SNEEZING.
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FOR PRECAUTIONS, COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A TISSUE WHEN YOU
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COUGH OR SNEEZE, THROW AWAY USED TISSUES IN THE WASTE BIN AFTER USAGE,
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COUGH OR SNEEZE INTO YOUR UPPER SLEEVE OR ELBOW IF YOU DON’T HAVE A
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TISSUE, WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 20
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SECONDS, AND USE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER IF SOAP AND WATER ARE
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NOT AVAILABLE.
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LASTLY, THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT WHOOPING COUGH IS TO GET VACCINATED AND
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CONSULT YOUR LOCAL HEALTH WORKERS AND DOCTORS IMMEDIATELY.
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REPORTED BY
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ETHAN JAMES JULIAN
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WRITTEN BY
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MARIAM ANGEL SIMBAJON