The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland
Whooping couch diagnosed in a student in Brekkuskóli in Akureyri
30th April 2024
When an infection is in progress, there is a reason for persons with respiratory symptoms to be careful when interacting with young children, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
When an infection is in progress, there is a reason for persons with respiratory symptoms to be careful when interacting with young children, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
Further quarantine measures are not needed, other than to monitor and pay attention to vaccinations.
More information about whooping cough are to be found on the website of the Directorate of Health
Pertussis (Whooping cough) | Ísland.is (island.is)
We recommend the online chat of Heilsuvera or advice from 1700 number as needed.