Health Notice
Confirmed Case of Pertussis
Health Services Pertussis Update - 9/26/2019
The SUNY Delhi Health Service Office remains committed to monitoring the health and
safety of our students and are pleased to report that there are no current known cases
of Pertussis affecting our campus population. We will continue to work with the Delaware
County Public Health Department and keep you informed if any new cases develop.
Health Services Pertussis Update - 9/20/2019
The SUNY Delhi Health Service continues to follow up with students affected by the
Pertussis situation, and is closely monitoring test results that come in. We continue
to work closely with the Delaware County Public Health Department and follow the protocol
established by them. We will offer extended hours this weekend on Saturday, 9/21/19,
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Health and Counseling Services
607-746-4690
healthservices@delhi.edu
Health Services Pertussis Update - 9/18/2019
As you are aware from the Delhi Extra last Friday, there has been one confirmed case of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported at SUNY Delhi.
The College Health Service is working closely with the Delaware County Public Health Department to screen students who have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive. This process continues and students who are identified as at risk for exposure are being tested. They are also being treated preventively and are being required to self-isolate for 5 days. As of noon today, we still have just the one original confirmed case of Pertussis.
Faculty and staff who were identified as close contacts of the confirmed case were notified by the Delaware County Public Health Department directly and advised to follow up with their primary care provider.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through the air by cough. Pertussis begins with cold symptoms and a cough, which becomes much worse over 1-2 weeks. Symptoms usually include a long series of coughs (coughing fits) followed by a whooping noise. However, older children, adults, and very young infants may not develop the whoop. There is generally no fever. People with Pertussis may have a series of coughs followed by vomiting, turning blue, or difficulty catching their breath. The cough is worse at night and cough medicines usually do not help alleviate the cough. For more information view the CDC website.
This is an evolving situation and we will continue to follow Health Department guidelines
and directives. We will do our best to keep you informed. Health Services, 607-746-4690, healthservices@delhi.edu
Confirmed Case of Pertussis - 09/09/2019
There has been a confirmed case of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported at SUNY Delhi.
If you have been in close contact with this individual, you will be, or already have been, contacted directly by Health Services staff.
If you have not been individually contacted by Health Services, it means that you have not had close contact with this individual. However, we wanted to keep you informed.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through the air by cough. Pertussis begins with cold symptoms and a cough, which becomes much worse over 1-2 weeks. Symptoms usually include a long series of coughs (coughing fits) followed by a whooping noise. However, older children, adults, and very young infants may not develop the whoop. There is generally no fever. People with Pertussis may have a series of coughs followed by vomiting, turning blue, or difficulty catching their breath. The cough is worse at night and cough medicines usually do not help alleviate the cough. For more information view the CDC website.
If you are a student and have become ill with cold symptoms that include a cough, contact campus Health Services at 607-746-4690. Foreman Hall will be open until 6 p.m. tonight (Friday, September 13), and open again tomorrow from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you are a faculty or staff member and have concerns, please contact your primary health care provider.
If anyone has further concerns or questions, you may contact Delaware County Public
Health Services at 607-832-5200, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m - 4 p.m.
Health Services
607-746-4690
healthservices@delhi.edu
