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Whooping Cough Cases Surge: Urgent Vaccination Call in Utah

8/5/2025

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In Washington County, Utah, whooping cough cases have skyrocketed to 28, more than double the usual count. Pediatricians are witnessing a troubling rise in hospitalizations, especially among unvaccinated children. With over 10,000 cases reported nationwide this year and vaccination rates dropping since COVID, experts are sounding the alarm for prompt treatment and vaccinations to protect vulnerable children.

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In Washington County, Utah, whooping cough cases have skyrocketed to 28, more than double the usual count. Pediatricians are witnessing a troubling rise in hospitalizations, especially among unvaccinated children. With over 10,000 cases reported nationwide this year and vaccination rates dropping since COVID, experts are sounding the alarm for prompt treatment and vaccinations to protect vulnerable children.