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1,500% Surge in Whooping Cough: Vaccine Hesitancy Alarms Experts

5/6/2025

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A staggering 1,500% surge in whooping cough cases has been reported across the nation, with measles outbreaks also escalating in 25 states, including New Jersey and California. Health experts are sounding the alarm, linking these alarming trends to vaccine hesitancy. They stress the urgent need for DTaP and MMR vaccinations to protect our communities.

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A staggering 1,500% surge in whooping cough cases has been reported across the nation, with measles outbreaks also escalating in 25 states, including New Jersey and California. Health experts are sounding the alarm, linking these alarming trends to vaccine hesitancy. They stress the urgent need for DTaP and MMR vaccinations to protect our communities.