KETTERING — A case of whooping cough or Pertussis has been reported at a Kettering school.
In a letter to parents Tuesday night, John F. Kennedy Elementary School staff told parents they have been alerted of a case of whooping cough within the school.
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Pertussis is a serious respiratory infection that spreads through the air when a infected person breaths, coughs, or sneezes, according to the letter.
The school advises parents to tell their children to not share drinks or eating utensils with others.
More information about Pertussis can be found here.
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