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Whooping Cough Cases Surge: Urgent Vaccination Call Issued

1/22/2025

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Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed to over 32,000, marking the highest levels since 2014. This alarming rise has health experts urging families to prioritize vaccinations, particularly for young children. With its relentless cough and easy transmission, the Tdap booster every decade is vital to safeguard our most vulnerable against this dangerous disease.

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Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed to over 32,000, marking the highest levels since 2014. This alarming rise has health experts urging families to prioritize vaccinations, particularly for young children. With its relentless cough and easy transmission, the Tdap booster every decade is vital to safeguard our most vulnerable against this dangerous disease.