We just learned this afternoon that we have one 8th
grade student at Hixson Middle School with a confirmed case of Pertussis
(whooping cough). The student did receive an immunization for Pertussis
this past July. As required, this was reported to the health
department. Pertussis is highly contagious and is spread through the air
by coughing. If your child comes down with a cold that includes a cough,
keep them home and talk to your child’s doctor without delay. Tell them
that there has been a confirmed case of pertussis in your child’s school in the
past month. For more information about pertussis please visit the website
at www.stlouisco.com.