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CDC Warns Parents: Pertussis Surge Claims Infant Life

11/30/2025

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The CDC warns new parents about elevated pertussis (whooping cough) cases this holiday season.
An unvaccinated infant in Kentucky died from the illness, highlighting the seriousness of the outbreak.
Other states are reporting a surge in pertussis cases.
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Lorne Walker discusses the implications of this outbreak.

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Story summary

The CDC warns new parents about elevated pertussis (whooping cough) cases this holiday season.
An unvaccinated infant in Kentucky died from the illness, highlighting the seriousness of the outbreak.
Other states are reporting a surge in pertussis cases.
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Lorne Walker discusses the implications of this outbreak.