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Important whooping cough information from Dr. Liz Crandall

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is more common than you might think.  It is a disease that affects the lungs and is spread from person to person through the air.  Pertussis can be very serious, especially in babies.  Parents, siblings and other caregivers of infants are often the ones who unknowingly spread pertussis to babies.  Research has shown that up to 80% of babies catch the disease from family members, which is why it's so important that adults and adolescents, especially those in close contact with an infant receive a dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) vaccine.  Pregnant women who haven't received a dose of Tdap should receive the vaccine preferably in the late second or third trimester.  If Tdap was not given during pregnancy, new mothers should receive it right after delivery.

 

The elevator at our Edina office will be out of service between November 12 and December 20 for a full replacement of the mechanical components.  The stairway located behind the elevator will be available for your use.  We will upgrade the interior of the elevator in conjunction with our clinic renovation, during the 1st quarter of 2014.    

If you have an appointment at our Edina office while the elevator is out of service and you require assistance with a stroller or bags, etc. please let us know when you arrive (call 952-920-7007) and we will send someone from our staff to help you.  If you need to reschedule call 952-920-7001 and we will find another appointment time for you.