NZ Herald·1 min read·easy
Case of whooping cough identified at Auckland’s Ōrewa College
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A student at Auckland’s Ōrewa College has been diagnosed with whooping cough, prompting the school to notify families. Health authorities are advising parents to monitor their children for symptoms, particularly those with infants under 12 months.
Why it matters
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection that poses significant health risks to vulnerable populations like infants.
A student at Auckland’s Ōrewa College has been found to have whooping cough.
The school told families on Thursday after it was notified of the case by the Public Health Nurse.
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