We are writing to alert you that a case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) has been identified in the Gorham Elementary building. The Ontario County Health Department and our school district physician, Dr. Robert Ostrander, are closely monitoring the situation with us. Enclosed is some information about Pertussis from the Health Department. Most children have already been immunized against Pertussis. Prior immunization does decrease the risk of getting the disease. However, immunization does not guarantee that your child will not get the disease. Also, adults can and do get Pertussis. This is a go... (Continued)
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