West Seattle high school student tests positive for whooping cough

The Brief

  • Health officials say a Chief Sealth International High School student attended class while contagious with whooping cough, potentially exposing others.
  • Students and staff may have been exposed between June 1 and June 3 and are being urged to watch for symptoms.
  • Anyone who develops a cough should stay home and seek medical advice, as early treatment can help prevent the illness from worsening.

SEATTLE Seattle health officials are warning of a possible exposure to whooping cough after a Chief Sealth International High School student tested positive for the highly contagious disease.

What we know:

A child attended classes while actively contagious with whooping cough last week, according to Public Health — Seattle and King County.

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