奇兰-道格拉斯卫生区报告了 17 例百日咳病例,引发了对更广泛社区传播的担忧;敦促孕妇和与幼儿接触的人接种疫苗。 17 reported whooping cough cases in Chelan-Douglas Health District raise concerns of wider community spread; pregnant women and those in contact with young children urged to get vaccinated.
奇兰-道格拉斯卫生区报告了 17 例百日咳确诊病例,另外还发现了 1 例与之前病例无关的病例,引发了对更广泛社区传播的担忧。 17 confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been reported in Chelan-Douglas Health District, with one additional case found with no connection to previous cases, raising concerns of wider community spread. 这种疾病主要影响婴儿,可导致严重的并发症,包括肺炎、抽搐和死亡。 The disease, which primarily affects infants, can cause severe complications including pneumonia, convulsions, and death. 卫生官员敦促孕妇和与幼儿接触的人接种疫苗,因为早期预防是关键。 Health officials urge pregnant women and those in contact with young children to get vaccinated, as early prevention is key.