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Mississippi Reports First Pertussis Death in 13 Years

10/1/2025

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Mississippi reports its first pertussis death in 13 years; infant was under two months old and ineligible for vaccination.
From January through September 2025, Mississippi logged 115 pertussis cases, up from 49 in 2024.
Officials emphasize vaccination: children should receive DTaP; adults should get Tdap boosters every 10 years; pregnant women should get Tdap at 27–36 weeks to protect newborns.

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Mississippi reports its first pertussis death in 13 years; infant was under two months old and ineligible for vaccination.
From January through September 2025, Mississippi logged 115 pertussis cases, up from 49 in 2024.
Officials emphasize vaccination: children should receive DTaP; adults should get Tdap boosters every 10 years; pregnant women should get Tdap at 27–36 weeks to protect newborns.