Whooping cough at East Goshen school

WEST CHESTER, PA.; May 25, 2012

And now health experts and school officials are trying to get the word out about 2 whooping cough cases at East Goshen Elementary.

Both children are recovering, and vaccinations are being offered to children who need them.

In February, there were 2 cases at Hillsdale elementary, and individual cases have been reported at other schools in the district.

Great Valley High School in Malvern also had a pair of pertussis cases in January.

Pertussis cases often rise in summertime, with the peak in late summer or early fall.

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