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Whooping Cough Cases Surge 106% in Local Schools

4/24/2025

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Parents at Leesville Road High School are on alert after Wake County officials reported a case of whooping cough. Alarmingly, cases have surged by 106% compared to last year, particularly among school-aged children. With vaccination rates lagging, health officials urge early antibiotic treatment and have shared home management guidelines to combat the illness.

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Parents at Leesville Road High School are on alert after Wake County officials reported a case of whooping cough. Alarmingly, cases have surged by 106% compared to last year, particularly among school-aged children. With vaccination rates lagging, health officials urge early antibiotic treatment and have shared home management guidelines to combat the illness.