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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reminds parents, pregnant people and older adults to be up to date on their and their children’s immunizations. (Archive photo)
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Posted at 6:03 a.m. EST
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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeing an increase in whooping cough cases in the region, according to a news release shared Thursday.
Even if the number of cases remains below the provincial average, local health authorities fear that the upward trend will continue. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reminds that whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection.
Young children and older adults are particularly vulnerable, and more likely to be hospitalized if they contract the disease.
The public health office reminds that vaccination is effective in preventing whooping cough and asks the public to ensure they are up to date with routine immunizations.
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