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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Number of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases
Measurement Period: 2022
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The number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Marathon County.
The 2015-2019 rate was 27.6 cases per 100,000 in Marathon County.
Why is this important?
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a disease that is caused by a bacteria that attaches to the lining of the lungs. At first a person may feel like they have a cold with a runny nose, low-grade fever, and slight cough. After about a week, the person can start having violent dry, coughing fits that can last a minute or longer. These fits make it hard to breathe. Often during the coughing fits, a person needs to take a deep breath, which causes a "whooping" sounds. The disease is most serious in babies and can cause pneumonia. Half of babies who catch whooping cough go the hospital and some even die.
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number of cases
Source:
Marathon County Health Department
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Marathon County Health Department
Last update: February 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Marathon County Health Department
Last update: February 2024
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Data Source
- Marathon County Health Department
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Maintained By: Marathon County Health Department
Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health Outcomes