Area Smoke-Free Housing Listings

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Pertussis       

Pertussis, or whooping cough, cases continue to rise in Iowa. Pertussis begins with cold-like symptoms and develops into long periods of coughing that can lead to a loud inhaled “whoop” as the lungs refill with air. The cough can come and go for weeks and is typically worse at night. Pertussis can also cause vomiting, interrupted sleep, and breathing problems. Infants less than a year old are at greatest risk for complications from pertussis. Many infants with pertussis need to be hospitalized. Adults and adolescents canalso catch pertussis. Unfortunately, many adults and adolescents mistake pertussis for a bad cold with a prolonged cough or seasonal allergies. Left undetected, pertussis spreads from adults and adolescents to young children and infants. Protect yourself and your family from pertussis by getting a pertussis booster.  It is especially important if you have frequent contact with young children and infants. Check with your vaccine provider to be sure that you are up to date and fully vaccinated against pertussis. Children under age 10 who are current as required for school entry do not need a booster until age 11. For more information on pertussis call Community Health Partners at (712) 737-2971 or 800-435-3454 or email chp@siouxcountychp.org.

Immunization Schedule

Rock Valley

Tuesday, May 28
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 2020 8th St. S.E.      

Hawarden

Wednesday, June 26
1:00-5:30 p.m.
Christian Reformed Church, 1515 16th St.               

Hull

Thursday, June 20
1:00-5:30 p.m.
Hope Christian Reformed Church, 1407 6th St.      

Orange City

Wednesday, June 5
1:00-5:30 p.m.
Community Health Partners Office, 211 Central Ave SE             

Sioux Center

Tuesday, July 9
10:00-2:00 p.m.
New Life Reformed Church (Daniel Room), 232 16th St. S.E.