Whooping cough is a respiratory infection sometimes called the “100-Day Cough,” or simply pertussis. This infection, which is caused by the bacteria Bordatella pertussis, has been on the rise since the 1980s. Washington State currently is experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough and the number of cases in Oregon is much higher than the national average. People of all ages can contract this highly contagious illness, but it can be especially dangerous for infants. Most babies … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Babies, Immunization, Immunizations, Infectious Diseases, Neonatology/NICU
On: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tags: Carrie Phillipi, childhood vaccinations, immunization, infectious diseases, Marie Martin, mbu student submission, newborns, pertussis, whooping cough
All babies are born with low levels of vitamin K, an important factor in helping a baby’s blood clot. That’s why we give all healthy newborns a vitamin K shot shortly after delivery. The shot helps prevent a type of bleeding called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, which can range from bruising of the skin to bleeding inside the baby’s brain. A shot versus oral medication In multiple scientific studies, the vitamin K shot has … Read More
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