The NYS Department of Health has alerted medical providers of the tragic pertussis (whooping cough) deaths in April of two NY infants who were less than two months old. Pertussis is on the rise in New York State. The Tdap vaccine , which is recommended for all adults regardless of the interval since their last Tetanus vaccine , can help to prevent the spread of pertussis to infants who are not fully protected until they are 6 months of age. Join this public health effort and call 292-2018 to schedule your free vaccine today!
Jeanne Flanagan, RN, BSN
Student Health Services
06/07/2011 |