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Whooping Cough Cases Surge to Record Levels

By John Szink Oct 15, 2024 | 10:38 AM

The CDC says that whooping cough cases have surged to record levels since 2014.

CDC data shows four times as many cases this year compared to last.

Babies under a year old are at greatest risk of developing whooping cough and having severe complications, including apnea and pneumonia.

Health experts blame the surge on missed vaccinations, a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus mask-wearing that lowered transmission rates.

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