Pertussis

01. Reporting Requirements. Each case or suspected case of pertussis must be reported to th e Department or Health District within one (1) working day of identification. (3-17-22) 02. Investigation. Each reported case of pertussis must be investigated to confirm the diagnosis , identify clusters or outbreaks of the infection, identify susceptible contacts, and identify the source of the infection. (3-17-22) 03. Restrictions - Daycare Facility. A person who is diagnosed with pertussis must not work in an y occupation in which there is direct contact with children, or attend a daycare facility, as long as the disease is in a communicable form. (3-17-22) 04. Restrictions - Health Care Facility. A person who is diagnosed with pertussis must not work i n any occupation in which there is direct contact with other persons in a health care facility as long as the disease is in a communicable form. (3-17-22) 05. Restrictions - School. A person diagnosed with pertussis must not attend or work in a private , parochial, charter, or public school as long as the disease is in a communicable form. (3-17-22) 531. -- 539. (RESERVED)