From SMMUSD Head Nurse Lora Morn (310-450-8338 ext 70218, lmorn@smmusd.org)
We have had a lot of cases of Pertussis in many of our schools. The public health department will let you know if you have case at your school. As a precaution, students with a severe and chronic cough with be sent home with a medical referral note. The note will inform parents that we have had many cases of Pertussis even in our immunized students. Please read the important links below listing signs and symptoms of Pertussis.
Pertussis signs and symptoms ENGLISH version
Pertussis signs and symptoms SPANISH version