thread: was doctor to quick to suspecting whooping cough???

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Mar 2009
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    I think I'd rather over cautious than under cautious when it comes to health. Vaccination does not mean you are immune to getting the disease, it promotes antibodies which can help to prevent the disease or fight it in the event you are exposed.

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
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    Well, it's going around, a lot of vax'd kids get it and those are the early symptoms, so it makes sense to swab for it. Definitely better safe than sorry. Plus the antibiotics only work if they start them in the early stage of the illness (before the 'cough').

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Oct 2008
    In a Nice Safe Space
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    My 6 week old has tested postivie for WC. I think your doctor is fantastic for testing so early. It is a horrible disease and anyone can get it regardless if they are vaccinated or not. Vaccination only has 80% coverage. Hope all is well.