California Baby Dies From Whooping Cough!
In what is only the 1st infant death case from the infection since 2016…
By kncipat on July 20, 2018
In what is only the 1st infant death case from the infection since 2016, a baby has died from whooping cough.
BuzzFeed News reports, “The baby was under 6 months of age, and California health officials are urging more people, particularly pregnant women, to get the vaccine that prevents the infection.
Babies as young as 2 months of age can get the vaccine, and vaccinating other children and adults can help protect newborns who are too young to get the shot.
“This infant’s death is a tragedy for the family and our community. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family at this difficult time,” San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, wrote in a news release published Tuesday. Officials did not provide any additional details about the infant.”
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
