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Whooping cough confirmed in 2 Central Oregon kids

The Columbian
Published: October 22, 2014, 5:00pm

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Health officials have confirmed two cases of whooping cough in Crook County.

Karen Yeargain is the communicable disease coordinator for the county’s health department. She tells KTVZ the cases involve children younger than age 2.

Whooping cough starts out like a cold before developing into a harsh cough that can last up to 12 weeks.

Yeargain and other health officials are trying to prevent the disease from spreading.

Yeargain suggested children get the T-Dap vaccine and encouraged everyone to cover your mouth when you cough, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick.

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