Communicable Disease
Preventing and controlling the spread of disease is an important concern to the North Central District Health Department. From various forms of Influenza to outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as Hepatitis A - these events can have a huge impact on health.
Daily Prevention
Current Notices
The Kentucky Department of Public Health has identified an increase in pertussis (or whooping cough) cases in the commonwealth. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is especially serious in infants.
Early Symptoms
Runny or stuffy nose
Mild Cough
Apnea/stop breathing in infants
No or low-grade fever
Late Stage Symptoms
Persistent, or fits of, coughing sometimes followed by a whooping sound.
Vomit during/after coughing fits
Fatigue and other respiratory issues.
If you believe you have been in contact with someone with pertussis and have symptoms, seek testing.
It is recommended that all pregnant women receive a vaccination, and that all infants 2 months and older begin the vaccination schedule as soon as possible. The vaccine is known to reduce disease severity. Contact your local NCDHD health department today to schedule your routine vaccines, including Tdap for adults and DTaP for children.
