Pertussis

Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a very contagious bacterial infection which causes typical cold symptoms as well as a severe and prolonged (often as long as six weeks) cough. The incidence of pertussis can be markedly reduced by routine preventive vaccination. Please contact our office if you believe you have pertussis or have been exposed to an individual with pertussis. More information can be found at the Vermont Department of Health website.