Whooping cough is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and results in a respiratory infection that is characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a whooping" sound when the person breathes in. During the 1940's a vaccine was developed to help combat the incidence of whooping cough. Unfortunately, the United States is seeing an increase in the number of pertussis cases, and 2004 marked the highest level of cases since the 1950's. Whether it is believed that (i) the immunization given during childhood wears off by adolescents and adulthood resulting a need for booster vaccines, (ii) different strains of the virus are mutating causing people who had the vaccine to not be adequately protected, (iii) whooping cough is not being correctly diagnosed, (iv) parents are refusing to have their children immunized against common childhood diseases, or (v) states are making it easier to avoid mandatory immunization requirements. Whatever the belief, it is essential to protect our children and families against whooping cough and all bacteria that can infringe on people's quality or length of life. Although whooping cough is most often reported in infants younger than one year old, one Seattle area study found that the largest increases in pertussis were among people 20 years and older (showing an 11-fold increase), and 10 to 19 year olds (showing a more than fivefold increase). If that isn't disturbing enough, 62 percent of infant cases are linked to a household member being the potential source of infection. With these alarming statistics and pertussis being highly contagious, it is essential to find more effective ways to control the rising incidence of whooping cough. The bacterium that causes pertussis is easily spread from person to person through tiny drops of fluid when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or laughs. In addition, it is recommended that anyone who comes in contact with an infected person should receive antibiotics to prevent the spread of the disease. Whooping cough can result in ear infection, dehydration, seizures, pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. What if there was a way to protect your family from the threatening effects of whooping cough? There is, and it's through using an ultraviolet air purification system. Because whooping cough is caused by the spread of bacteria, it is essential to eliminate bacteria by purifying the air indoors. Unlike other treatment methods, ultraviolet air purification stops the risk at its source by cleaning the air that surrounds us on a daily basis; thus preventing the spread of bacteria. An ultraviolet light bulb is perhaps the most effective form of air purification because the UV light causes the harmful bacteria, viruses, and germs to become heavy and unstable as they are pulled out of the airleaving a sanitary environment that promotes a healthy well-being. Every UV air purifier is different; AHPCO™ (Advanced Hydrated Photocatalytic Oxidation) Cell technology is a state of the art air purification method that uses the latest advanced oxidation technology that consists of a proprietary, high-intensity broad spectrum UV lamp in a hydrated catalytic cell. In addition, low-level ozone is produced in the cell with the majority of which is converted into airborne hydro peroxides (H2O2), hydroxyl ions (OH-), super oxide ions (O2-) and ozonide ions (O3-) via the quad-metallic catalyst. These friendly cleansing ions treat indoor air by: suppressing bacteria growth (bacteriostatic), mold growth (mycostatic), viruses, odors, and small harmful particles. UV air purifiers are a low cost, no yearly maintenance, no installation way of providing 24-hour protection against airborne mold, bacteria, viruses, odors and VOC's (volatile organic compounds). The cell in AHPCO air purification systems also acts as a germicidal lamp and treats the air that passes by it. Furthermore, the hydro peroxides and super oxide ions emitted by ultraviolet air purifiers radiate through an entire house providing 100% silent air purification. By eliminating the indoor air pollutants with UV air purifiers, we can help protect and preserve the health of our families. Don't fall victim to the rising incidence of whooping cough. Protect your family today by maintaining current with vaccinations and using a quality UV air purification system. The cost of an ultraviolet air purifier is minimal, but the results are vast.
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