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Tragic Whooping Cough Deaths Highlight Vaccine Urgency

4/4/2025

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In Louisiana, the heartbreaking loss of two infants to whooping cough marks a tragic milestone, the first such deaths since 2018. With 110 cases reported this year, the surge reflects a troubling trend of declining vaccination rates. Urgent action is needed, particularly for pregnant women, to shield vulnerable newborns from this preventable illness.

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In Louisiana, the heartbreaking loss of two infants to whooping cough marks a tragic milestone, the first such deaths since 2018. With 110 cases reported this year, the surge reflects a troubling trend of declining vaccination rates. Urgent action is needed, particularly for pregnant women, to shield vulnerable newborns from this preventable illness.