What We Know: Parents in Willard are asked to watch for symptoms after a confirmed case of whooping cough at Willard Central Elementary.
What It Means: The Greene County Health Department notified the school district, which alerted families Monday.
School officials say the last possible exposure was October 31st, and families should watch for symptoms through November 22nd.
Whooping cough is highly contagious, with early symptoms including a runny nose, mild cough, and low fever.
More serious coughing fits can develop later.
(Photo provided by Willard Public School’s Facebook page)
The district is encouraging parents to seek medical care if their children develop symptoms.