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Whooping Cough Is Surging. Do You Need Another Shot?
Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection.
As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination ‘cocoon'
Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in 2024 surpassed totals seen in recent years and marked the highest case ...
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American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn
While cases of measles continue to spread throughout the U.S., Hawaii is reporting a new type of infectious spread. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise at a "worrying rate" in ...
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Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year. There have been 8,485 cases reported in 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
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Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US
whooping cough and bird flu. The moves reflect a shift away from the very idea of public health: doing the work that no individual can do alone to safeguard the population as a whole. Here are ...
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Takeaways from AP’s report on how federal public health cuts are affecting communities across the US
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. State and local health departments responsible for invisible but critical work ...