Pertussis Outbreak

Current Situation: South Zone, Outbreak

Last updated April 28, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has declared an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the AHS South Zone, including the communities of Lethbridge, Coaldale, Taber, Vauxhall, Grassy Lake, Bow Island, County of Forty Mile, Seven Persons and Fort Macleod. Read the Public Service Announcement.

Residents are encouraged to ensure that they, and their children, are up-to-date on immunizations. Visit immunizealberta.ca

Pregnant women will continue to be offered the pertussis vaccine in their third trimester of every pregnancy, to protect vulnerable newborns. All Albertans can prevent illness and the spread of disease by following the recommended immunization schedule.

Protect yourself & your family: All Albertans

To reduce the risk to South Zone residents, and all Albertans, we need to ensure as many people as possible are up to date with their immunizations.

Please be sure that you and your children are up to date on all recommended immunizations, including those that protect against pertussis.

Ways to limit the spread include staying home when sick, covering your mouth when you cough and early assessment and treatment by a physician.

Find the routine childhood and adult immunization schedule here.

Pertussis Quick Facts:

Routine Immunization Recommendations: