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Child's Pertussis Death Sparks Urgent Vaccination Call in Spokane

2/6/2025

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A tragic loss in Spokane, Washington, as a child under 5 succumbs to pertussis, the first death from the disease in the state since 2011. The Spokane Regional Health District revealed the child had not completed their DTaP vaccinations. With only 79% of residents vaccinated, health officials are calling for urgent action to protect the community.

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Story summary

A tragic loss in Spokane, Washington, as a child under 5 succumbs to pertussis, the first death from the disease in the state since 2011. The Spokane Regional Health District revealed the child had not completed their DTaP vaccinations. With only 79% of residents vaccinated, health officials are calling for urgent action to protect the community.