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27,000 Whooping Cough Cases in 2025: Experts Warn

12/31/2025

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In 2025, the United States reported over 27,000 cases of whooping cough and at least 13 deaths.
Public health experts warn that declining vaccination rates may sustain the high incidence of pertussis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the DTaP vaccine for young children and the Tdap vaccine for older children and adults to prevent pertussis.

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In 2025, the United States reported over 27,000 cases of whooping cough and at least 13 deaths.
Public health experts warn that declining vaccination rates may sustain the high incidence of pertussis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the DTaP vaccine for young children and the Tdap vaccine for older children and adults to prevent pertussis.