What are the symptoms of Whooping Cough?
Infants: Signs of a cold, runny nose, poor feeding. May not have cough or fever. After a few days may develop respiratory distress (trouble breathing).

Adolescents and Adults: Symptoms start with a cough and runny nose for 1 - 2 weeks, then followed by severe coughing for weeks to months. For more information please visit the Riverside University Health System Website.

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1. What is Whooping Cough (Pertussis)?
2. What are the symptoms of Whooping Cough?
3. How can the public protect themselves?
4. When should vaccine be given?
5. Where can the public obtain Tdap?
6. How many cases have been reported in Riverside County?
7. Have there been any deaths in Riverside County?
8. What is Riverside County DOPH doing to address the problem?