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Whooping Cough
What to watch for:
Early (first 1-2 weeks):
  • Runny or stuffed-up nose
  • Persistent mild cough
  • A pause in breathing in babies

Later (after 1-2 weeks):

  • Spasmodic coughing fits
  • vomiting

Whooping Cough can lead to:
Babies younger than one year old may develop:

  • Pneumonia
  • Brain damage
  • Seizures

Since 2010, up to 20 babies have died each year from whooping cough in the United States.

How to avoid it

  • Children should get five doses of DTaP for best protection, one each at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 – 18 months, 4 – 6 years
  • Pregnant women should get a Tdap shot in their third trimester
  • Up-to-date immunization for anyone who will be in contact with your baby

RESOURCES

  • CDC
  • Deschutes County
Measles
What to watch for:
  • Fever
  • Runny nose and red eyes
  • Cough
  • Full-body rash

Measles can lead to:

  • Pneumonia
  • Brain damage
  • Deafness
  • Death

How to avoid it

  • Get your child two doses of the MMR shot:
    • One at 12-15 months old
    • One at 4-6 years old
  • Infants 6-11 months old should have one dose of the MMR shot before traveling to another country

RESOURCES

  • CDC