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Mississippi Whooping Cough Surge Raises Vaccination Urgency

4/12/2025

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Mississippi is witnessing a concerning surge in whooping cough, with 32 cases reported this year compared to 49 last year. As vaccination exemptions rise, anxiety mounts. Tragically, Louisiana has seen the first infant deaths from the disease since 2018, underscoring the urgent need for vaccination to avert further outbreaks.

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Story summary

Mississippi is witnessing a concerning surge in whooping cough, with 32 cases reported this year compared to 49 last year. As vaccination exemptions rise, anxiety mounts. Tragically, Louisiana has seen the first infant deaths from the disease since 2018, underscoring the urgent need for vaccination to avert further outbreaks.