Whooping cough case confirmed at northwest Austin high school

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A student at Westwood High School in northwest Austin has been confirmed to have pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Austin Public Health sent a message to the parents of the Round Rock ISD school Friday saying their office has been working with the school’s administration to prevent further spread of the disease.
The agency recommended parents do the following to protect their children:
Parents are advised to consult with their child’s physician due t