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Whooping Cough Cases Surge Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

5/2/2025

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Whooping cough cases in the U.S. skyrocketed to 8,485 in 2025, a stark increase from 4,266 in 2024, fueled by falling vaccination rates and growing anti-vaccine sentiment. This highly contagious disease poses grave dangers, particularly to infants. Health experts urgently advocate for routine vaccinations and boosters to safeguard our most vulnerable.

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Whooping cough cases in the U.S. skyrocketed to 8,485 in 2025, a stark increase from 4,266 in 2024, fueled by falling vaccination rates and growing anti-vaccine sentiment. This highly contagious disease poses grave dangers, particularly to infants. Health experts urgently advocate for routine vaccinations and boosters to safeguard our most vulnerable.