Sorry for the hiatus from posting. I took a little vacation.... but worry not! Back to business as usual.
The Virginia Department of Health is urging parents to have their children receive the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (aka whooping cough) in no small part because there has been a 217% increase in whooping cough cases in Virginia in the first 6 months of this year. (article
here) Whooping cough is scary, especially since it is so communicable. So next time you're due for your tetanus vaccine, ask specifically for tdap. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.
Read a little more about pertussis and get vaccinated!
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