Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is widespread. If your child is 10 years or older and has not yet received the Tdap pertussis booster shot, please contact your doctor or your local health department. Getting a booster shot now will protect your child against the ongoing threat of pertussis and meet a new school requirement that begins in the 2011-2012 school year (California Law Assembly Bill 354. Adults also are advised to get a pertussis booster shot if they haven’t already, to protect themselves, their families, and their students.For more information, contact Tanya Martin, Nurse for VVUHSD at 760-955-3200, ext. 10238.