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| Download PDF version formatted for print: Got a Cough? (PDF: 555KB/1 page) |  |
| If you have a cough, you may be eligible to be in a study on pertussis (or whooping cough) by the Minnesota Department of Health. Everyone in the study will receive a $40 gift card as a thank you for participating. |  |
What do I
need to do? |
It’s quick and easy. Just make sure you or your family members are eligible (see below). Then call to set up a convenient time to meet with someone from the Minnesota Department of Health to collect samples of your blood, fluid from your nose, and saliva. |
Who is eligible to be in the study? |
Anyone 3 years of age and older with:
You do not need to be diagnosed with pertussis to be in the study. |
Who do I call? |
Call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414 Ask for the Pertussis Study. |
What is pertussis? |
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a disease caused by a bacteria that affects the lungs. Pertussis is spread through the air in droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. It has become more common in recent years. This study will help us find better ways to test for pertussis |
Call right away.
Your help is greatly
appreciated! |
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If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 (TTY: 651-201-5797) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
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Updated Wednesday, 15-Oct-2008 09:31:08 CDT
