A second case of pertussis has been confirmed at Bryan Station High School in Lexington. This is the city’s third case since late April. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is investigating if a possible connection exists between these cases.
Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread through coughing and sneezing, often referred to as whopping cough. It can affect people of all ages but can most seriously impact infants and those with chronic illness.
