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Whooping cough outbreak in Bourke


Amanda Zaky and Chelsea Simmonds of Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service are warning about the dangers of a Whooping Cough outbreak in Bourke. Photo TWH

At least a dozen cases of whooping cough have been notified in the Bourke community, and local health authorities are concerned about this outbreak.

Late last week, the Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) notified the media and the public about this dangerous and highly contagious disease – asking that people take precautions, especially with children.

Community Nurse at BACHS Amanda Zaky, said the discovery of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, wasn’t a time for panic but rather a time to take precautions. […]


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