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Whooping Cough Surge: 1,800% Increase Endangers Children

4/22/2025

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In Michigan, 13-year-old Joe Moor is battling severe coughing fits from whooping cough, a bacterial infection that's making a dangerous comeback. With 2,081 cases reported in 2024—an alarming 1,800% rise from last year—the CDC warns of a nationwide surge, totaling 8,064 cases, putting infants and young children at significant risk.

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In Michigan, 13-year-old Joe Moor is battling severe coughing fits from whooping cough, a bacterial infection that's making a dangerous comeback. With 2,081 cases reported in 2024—an alarming 1,800% rise from last year—the CDC warns of a nationwide surge, totaling 8,064 cases, putting infants and young children at significant risk.