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Bob Jones University Ending Semester Early After Outbreak Of Whooping Cough

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Bob Jones University says it has 30 to 40 highly suspected or confirmed cases of Pertussis or Whooping Cough.  That’s up from about 29 students last week.


    


The university says the students have been isolated and giving antibiotic treatments.  About 50 others have also showed one or more symptoms which may or may not be related.  Those students are also being treated.  Because Whooping Cough is highly contagious the first semester is ending December 7th rather than December 13th.  That means finals will take place Wednesday through Friday.


    

The school suggests all students get an updated vaccination while on holiday break.

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