Whooping Cough Reported in Grand Rapids School

There is a Vaccine Available to Fight Whooping Cough

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A case of whooping cough has been reported in Grand Rapids Schools.

A representative from the Minnesota Department of Health said they are concerned about an outbreak in that region right now.

They said the symptoms are whooping cough are similar to the flu, which makes it hard to tell what illness you have.

One way to help prevent it is by taking the vaccine.

To find out more about whooping cough symptoms, visit this website: www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/signs-symptoms.html.