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U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge; Vaccination Urged

4/26/2025

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In 2025, whooping cough cases in the U.S. surged to 8,485, a troubling increase from the previous year. West Texas doctors are urging vaccinations as cases surpass pre-pandemic levels. In Wake County, North Carolina, two schools reported 28 confirmed cases since January, highlighting the urgent need for infant vaccinations to avert serious health risks.

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In 2025, whooping cough cases in the U.S. surged to 8,485, a troubling increase from the previous year. West Texas doctors are urging vaccinations as cases surpass pre-pandemic levels. In Wake County, North Carolina, two schools reported 28 confirmed cases since January, highlighting the urgent need for infant vaccinations to avert serious health risks.