Pertussis is a cyclic disease with epidemics occurring every few years. Because it can be very serious, it’s important to know when to seek medical care.
Babies younger than 6 months of age and preschool-aged children are most at risk. Young infants (under the age of 6 months) often suffer from respiratory pauses and decrease in their heart rate, requiring hospitalization – including intensive care unit admission. Death may occur, mainly in the youngest.
There are a few reasons:
For more information about the symptoms and causes of whooping cough, click here [2].
Links
[1] http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/iyc-vve/is-cv-eng.php
[2] https://www.thechildren.com/health-info/conditions-and-illnesses/pertussis-whooping-cough-when-go-emergency
[3] https://childrenfoundation.com/donate-now/