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Texas Sees Record Whooping Cough Surge; Vaccination Rates Plummet
11/12/2025
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Story summary
- Texas reports over 3,500 whooping cough cases this year, a fourfold rise from 2024 and the highest since 2014.
- Nationally, 2024 cases are six times higher than in 2023, signaling a broader surge.
- Only 92% of kindergarteners are vaccinated, below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.
- Health officials warn the illness is dangerous for young children and urge up-to-date vaccinations, while Florida reports similar declines.
