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- In 2024, Texas reports more than 3,500 whooping cough cases, the highest in over a decade and a fourfold rise from 2023.
- Kindergarten vaccination rates declined from 95% to 92.1% since the pandemic.
- Children account for 85% of cases, and health officials warn the holiday season may worsen spread.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes a national rise in whooping cough, with 2024 showing a significant increase.
