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A member asked:
I was recently exposed to a person with a case of pertussis. i'm not currently experiencing symptoms, but should i see a physician, and if so how soon?
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Depends: Anyone in close personal contact with a person diagnosed with pertussis should be treated. You may need an updated pertussis vaccine and you may need a prescription for an antibiotic. Call your doctor to schedule an appointment to be seen.
Answered 1/8/2015
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