Submitted by MS&L Public Relations
Hi, Children’s Health Blog. I’m writing on behalf of PKIDs, a national nonprofit whose mission is to educate the public about infectious diseases and help families whose children are affected by such diseases.
We’re trying to raise awareness of pertussis, also known as “whooping cough.” I have an online resource I thought would be of interest to you or your readers. The site is:
www.pkids.org/pertussis
Pertussis, as you probably know, is a potentially deadly bacterial infection that can strike at any age, but is particularly dangerous for babies. Adults are the number one transmitter of pertussis to babies. One of the best ways to protect babies from pertussis is to make sure that anyone in close contact with them is vaccinated.
At PKIDs’ web site, you can hear an audio clip of what whooping cough sounds like and get advice on how to talk to your doctor about protecting your child or children you may care for from pertussis. This is all part of a campaign to raise awareness of pertussis called “Silence the Sounds of Pertussis.”
We hope you will check out the site and pass it on to your readers. Thanks so much for your time, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Charlie Kondek
Director of New Media Relations
MS&L Digital
office: 734-214-1550 x 101
mobile: 734-576-6754
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