Montgomery County health officials are warning of an increase in whooping cough cases at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. The news came on the same day that the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County announced plans to move back the start of the school day.
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has identified an increase in cases of pertussis, also
known as whooping cough, at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.
The department said symptoms include a runny nose, sudden, uncontrollable bursts or spells of coughing, and a persistent cough that sometimes causes vomiting.
If your child has symptoms, they should stay home from school and activities, according to health officials.
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Officials also recommended making sure your family's pertussis vaccinations are up to date.
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