Anyone who attended a large gathering or community event in Mackenzie Towne on July 2 and is experiencing a cough or other cold- or flu-like symptoms should isolate at home and call a family physician or Health Link at 811. yyc
All three confirmed cases are from one household in AHS’ Calgary Zone and are isolating at home. Individuals who had been potentially exposed to the confirmed cases are being notified directly by AHS.
Anyone who attended a large gathering or community event in Mackenzie Towne on July 2 and is experiencing a cough or other cold- or flu-like symptoms should isolate at home and call a family physician or Health Link at 811.There are currently multiple pertussis cases in four zones in the province.‘We jumped in and threw the dog off of her’: Neighbours save teen from Ontario dog attack“Pertussis illness starts with a runny nose, sneezing, fever and mild cough,” AHS said.
The provincial health authority said immunization is the best way to prevent catching and spreading pertussis, along with regular hand-washing and not sharing food, drinks or cutlery. Immunization is safe and free for all children under 18, as well as people who are in their third trimester of pregnancy and adults who haven’t received a pertussis vaccine for the past decade.
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