2024-05-07 14:49:13
Health authorities warn that transmission of this contagious disease – a respiratory infection caused by bacteria – “may still occur in the coming days and weeks.”
See also: From prevention to protection: the signs and risks of whooping cough in children
Symptoms of whooping cough
The Department of Public Health Estrie reminds that whooping cough develops in stages and lasts a few weeks.
“In the initial days, it is like a cold with a stuffy nose, slight cough, mild fever and watery eyes,” explains the DSP.
Then, here are the possible symptoms:
- Coughing attacks (long, difficult-to-control episodes of coughing that may be followed by a symptom-free period);
OR - cough with cockcrow (loud whistling when inhaled at the end of a cough);
OR - cough ending in vomiting, retching, or difficulty catching your breath.
The Department of Public Health Estrie notes that if the person receives an adequate vaccination against whooping cough, he may have milder symptoms. “Therefore, it is possible to get sick even if the person is vaccinated,” we say.
People who are at risk of whooping cough
Those at risk of serious complications include babies born prematurely, babies under 6 months of age, babies 6 to 12 months of age who have not received the first three doses of the vaccine, and unborn babies of pregnant women is at the end of pregnancy. .
What to do if your child has whooping cough?
If your child has a fever, he or she should stay home, according to the Estrie Department of Public Health.
If he has a cough, sore throat, or nasal congestion, he’d better wear a mask.
If your child has characteristic symptoms of whooping cough that last for several days or symptoms that are severe or worsen over time, call 811 or consult a health professional.
“A person diagnosed with whooping cough will be instructed to withdraw from school and should avoid being around people who are at risk and are contagious. “Medical treatment reduces the duration of susceptibility,” states the RCS.
The Estrie Department of Public Health reiterates that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against whooping cough. It’s also important to maintain good hand hygiene habits and cough or sneeze into your elbow, according to DPS.
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