CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS RECEIVED INCREASED REPORTS OF PERTUSSIS OR WHOOPING COUGH MAINLY IN CLARE COUNTY, BUT ALSO IN OSCEOLA AND ISABELLA COUNTIES. THESE CASES ARE PRIMARILY AFFECTING FAMILIES IN THE AMISH COMMUNITY AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER IT CAN SPREAD. THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT PERTUSSIS IS TO GET VACCINATED.
