{"product_id":"2940015674156","title":"A Parent's Guide to Pertussis \u0026 Whooping Cough","description":"Few know pertussis by its own name. Instead, it is known commonly as whooping cough – which is named after the ‘whooping’ sound that is made when this contagious disease racks the body. Pertussis is highly contagious. The simple act of exhaling done by a person with pertussis can force the bacteria (Bordetella pertussis) that spread the disease into the air. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePertussis affects over 45 million people each year, and has caused nearly 300,000 deaths. The length of this ailment has caused it to be known as the cough of 100 days in some countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the spring of 2012, it was declared that pertussis, or whooping cough, had reached epidemic proportions. In Washington State alone, 2,520 people fell ill to pertussis in April of the same year. However, Wisconsin holds the record for the most incidences of pertussis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePertussis is one of the few diseases that are claiming lives, regardless of the fact that it is almost fully preventable by being vaccinated. This is why it is extremely important that parents educate themselves on what whooping cough is, and how to protect their children and families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, commonly asked questions will be thoroughly answered. Those questions are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is Pertussis?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow Does Pertussis Affect the Body?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Symptoms of Pertussis?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow Is Pertussis Spread?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Is At Risk For Pertussis?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow Is Pertussis Prevented?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Should be Vaccinated?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Treatments for Pertussis?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Now?","brand":"Ellipsis Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47162581909744,"sku":"2940015674156","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015674156_p0.jpg?v=1763622424","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015674156","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}