La Ronge Sees Spike In Whooping Cough Cases

La Ronge Sees Spike In Whooping Cough Cases

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 14:52

Northern Saskatchewan’s medical officer of health is cautioning residents of La Ronge following an increase in whooping cough cases in the community.

Dr. James Irvine says the condition is usually only a nuisance when it hits adolescents and young adults, which is the case in the La Ronge area.

However, he says the ailment is especially dangerous for infants, and that’s why it is important for the public to keep up with immunizations.

Irvine adds more people have been coming in to the local clinics suffering from symptoms, but says the increase is not uncommon.