Causes. Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.hile pertussis vaccines are the most effective tool we have to prevent this disease, no vaccine is 100% effective. If pertussis is circulating in the community, there is a chance that a fully vaccinated person, of any age, can catch this very contagious disease.
1 Do-it-yourself pool cleaning runs $20-$100 per month for chemicals during the summer after initial purchase of pool tools including a vacuum head and hose from $50, and a maintenance kit with a wall brush, leaf skimmer, test kits and telescopic pole for around $60. Regular filter cleaning costs around $60-$65. 2  Power vacuuming is intense cleaning for a neglected pool and runs $55-$124 per hour. 3  Pools that are properly covered during the winter will require an opening service that prepares the pool for summer use.
Cost: $85 a month, plus an extra $1,000 or so a year for annual maintenance items (new filters, etc.) Then thereâs the pool vacuum we had to replace last year ($600) and now weâre dealing with frequent leaks.