Pertussis Vaccination

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Tomates wrote on 2010-08-13 17:49

What is Pertusis?

# whooping cough: a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

# Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known to last for a duration of approximately 6 weeks before subsiding. The disease derives its name from the "whoop" sound made from the inspiration of air after a cough. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pertussis

# mainly affects infants and young children; caused by a bacterium, it is characterized by paroxysms of coughing that end with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. ...
marianmedicalcenter.staywellsolutionsonline.com/YourFamily/Children/Glossary/

# An acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract, most frequently affecting young children, usually caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is marked by fever, sneezing, runny nose, and a dry cough. ...
Medsearch - Glossary: PQ

# Pertussis is a bacterial infection that starts with a runny nose, fever, and cough. The cough develops into a raspy cough that sounds more like a loud bark than an actual cough. Most commonly, pertussis affects children. Infants with pertussis should be hospitalized to assist their breathing.
Diseases glossary Vaccines & vaccinations guide

# An infectious disease characterized by catarrh of the respiratory tract and peculiar paroxysms of coughing, ending in a prolonged crowing or whooping respiration. It is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
library.thinkquest.org/3564/glossary/w.htm

There was an outbreak of Pertusis in California.
Is anyone getting a vaccination? I didn't I would since I'm all the way in Michigan and I'll be going to college. But my mom is telling me to get one.
Is anyone else getting the shot? Or planning to?

Also, a word of advice. Take some advil beforehand. It will help ease some of the pain since I guess my mother is telling me it might hurt a bit. She's a doctor.
Serathx wrote on 2010-08-13 17:51

In CA? I might need to get one then... >.<
I didn't really know about this outbreak before.
Tomates wrote on 2010-08-13 17:54

I heard it a month or so back.
Apparently there's been cases of Pertussis in the city where I'm going to college at. So now It makes more sense to why my mom wants me to get it.
Shanghai wrote on 2010-08-13 18:06

!!! I live in California... Should I get a shot though? I'm 15 and the article says it mainly affects young children and infants... :o
mewball wrote on 2010-08-13 18:22

I got the shot here in Cali.
Altava wrote on 2010-08-13 18:27

I'm going out to Cali for a few weeks...should I be getting the shot?
Spartaaaaa wrote on 2010-08-13 22:13

There are plenty of other ways to prevent disease other than taking potentially harmful/ineffective vaccinations. For example, vitamin D prevents flu a lot better than the flu shot does. Also, raw garlic/onion knocks out most viral and bacterial diseases in a matter of days.
Kayate wrote on 2010-08-13 22:37

oh great the new swine flu
I guess I'll get one
Osayidan wrote on 2010-08-13 22:41

I've never taken a flu shot or any of these random retarded things in my life and I'm 10 times healthier than the people I know who do get them.
Like Sparta mentioned, I do eat onions and garlic a lot, and get tons of vitamin D, along with lots of other good things.
Shirayuki wrote on 2010-08-13 22:44

Quote from Osayidan;123668:
I've never taken a flu shot or any of these random retarded things in my life and I'm 10 times healthier than the people I know who do get them.
Like Sparta mentioned, I do eat onions and garlic a lot, and get tons of vitamin D, along with lots of other good things.

Hope your breath smells good >:

And I hate getting vaccinations. Only one case of Swine Flu showed up in my town, but that's probably 'cause I live in the most random place ever.... I find no reason to get the vaccinations though unless the disease is threatening me pretty directly.
Kayate wrote on 2010-08-13 23:15

Quote from Osayidan;123668:
I've never taken a flu shot or any of these random retarded things in my life and I'm 10 times healthier than the people I know who do get them.
Like Sparta mentioned, I do eat onions and garlic a lot, and get tons of vitamin D, along with lots of other good things.

I love onions
Tomates wrote on 2010-08-15 19:19

Quote from Shanghai;123454:
!!! I live in California... Should I get a shot though? I'm 15 and the article says it mainly affects young children and infants... :o

If you're 15 I think you should be okay. I don't know what its like for an adult but I can't imagine it being comfortable.
If you have a little sibling then I would maybe talk to your mom about it.

Quote from Altava;123468:
I'm going out to Cali for a few weeks...should I be getting the shot?

I think if you're visiting you should be fine.

If anyone's curious to what it sounds like or looks like here's a video.
[video=youtube;KZV4IAHbC48]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZV4IAHbC48[/video]
The reason to why its so deadly to little kids is because their lungs are smaller and they can literally suffocate or lose their breath from the cough.
I mean I guess you don't have to get a vaccination, but if you come down with it at least seek medical attention right away.

Also I'm not telling everyone they should get a vaccination, just simply putting this out here to keep you all safe and healthy~