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Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Whooping Cough Candace Introduction to EpidemiologyAbstract Whooping cough also known as pertussis is a respiratory infection that is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria It is seen mostly in babies and young children and can be deadly if left untreated Whooping cough spreads very easily and very quickly through the air and since some symptoms are mild many don't even realize they are infected It can affect anyone of any age and can be passed around in households daycares schools workplaces and other public places A vaccine is available and is effective in helping prevent infection and if infected keeping symptoms mild and healing time short Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Whooping Cough Whooping cough also known as pertussis is a respiratory infection that is seen mostly in babies and children However it can affect all ages and races In the case of Fallsburg Elementary School 25 students have received the DTaP Diphtheria Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine out of a total of 60 students This means that 35 students 58 are still a part of the population at risk for infection Pertussis can appear as a cold and because of that can be commonly diagnosed improperly at first However after a week or two the infection will progress and more severe symptoms will present in the form of a high pitched cough possible vomiting after coughing fits and feeling tired after coughing as well CDC 2016a Population at Risk In this case population at risk means the number of people within a given population who are more likely to be exposed to infection or danger Those who have not received the DTaP vaccine are at greater risk
