The Belle Vernon Area School District notified parents on Friday about another case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Rostraver Elementary School.
School administrators sent a letter to parents, letting families know there has been a third case of whooping cough confirmed by state health officials. The letter said while the Pennsylvania Department of Health is not recommending any changes to school operations at this time, they want everyone to remain vigilant and be cognizant of symptoms.
“For the first 5-10 days, up to 21 days, you can have cold-like symptoms. We’re talking running nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, sometimes fever and cough,” said Dr. Todd Wolynn of the Trusted Messenger Program…