A case of whooping cough has been diagnosed at Harrison Trimble High School.
Parents were notified of the case yesterday via voicemail from the school, and a fact sheet was posted to their website.
Symptoms of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, begin like a cold, including sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever and mild cough.
It will continue to worsen and lead to coughing spells.
Symptoms usually start 7 to 10 days after someone has been exposed.
Whooping cough is spread by coughing or contact with saliva.
If your child develops similar symptoms, they should see a family physician or go to an after-hours clinic.
You should advise them that your child may have come in contact with whooping cough.
