Get Vaccinated Against Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Pertussis (whooping cough) is at epidemic levels in California. The disease causes coughing fits that make it hard to breathe. It spreads easily when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes. It can kill young babies. Everyone needs to be up-to-date on their whooping cough shots. Newborn babies, less than six weeks old, are too young for shots.  Protection from the disease or the shots wears off, so people 10 years and older need a booster shot. Whooping cough adolescent-adult booster vaccine (Tdap) is appropriate for: Women of childbearing age, before, during, or immediately after pregnancy People who have contact with pregnant women or infants Anyone 10 years or older who has not already received the vaccine  GOT MISSED? Have you joined the thousands of Solano County residents who have been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus?  There is still time! While the number of reported H1N1 cases have declined, most of those that are reported have been mild; serious complications can occur and can be deadly in a small percentage of individuals.  The H1N1 flu vaccine is widely available and we strongly recommend that people get themselves and their children vaccindated, if they have not already done so.  Remember, Children 9 and under need two doses of the vaccine to be fully protected.  Get Vaccinated!		RESOURCES  Clinic Schedule  Helpful Links  Latest Statistics  Medical Providers Info  Press Releases  FAQs  Follow us on
		Preventative measures you can take include: Get the  H1N1 vaccination when it becomes available.  Wash your hands.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.  Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.  Avoid close contact with people who are sick.