KUANTAN: The Pahang Health Department has confirmed there are incidences of whooping cough (pertussis) in Rompin.
Its director Datuk Indera Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said two children and their mother in Kampung Bahagia, Rompin were affected."The Rompin health office has increased prevention and control activities in the patient's housing area.
She said germs were spread through the air when a patient sneezed or coughed and would then infect the mouth, nose and throat. "Severe and prolonged coughing will cause the patient to turn blue as they are unable to breathe," she said. "Therefore, parents are advised to get complete pertussis immunisation for their children according to the set schedule.
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