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Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
Washington state sees alarming rise in whooping cough cases this year
Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up from 51 cases reported last year.
WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.
Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington
Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health officials say could’ve been prevented.
Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in 2 months in Clark County
Three schools have been impacted by chickenpox outbreaks. The majority of whooping cough and chickenpox cases are among unvaccinated children, the county said.
Washington sees massive spike in whooping cough cases, 25% of cases from The Puget Sound
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re starting to see the impact of waning immunization uptake in pertussis.”
Washington health officials note ‘sharp increase’ in whooping cough cases
Washington State has seen a sharp increase in whooping cough cases this year, with nearly 1,200 cases reported so far, and 28 people hospitalized, including 12 infants, prompting health officials to urge people to get vaccinated.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
Columbia Basin Herald9h
Whooping cough cases surging
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WA whooping cough outbreak reaches new highs, approaching second-worst year since 1950s
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MyNorthwest.com6d
Washington hit with steep hike in whooping cough cases
Washington residents are being alerted to a big increase in whooping cough cases in the state. The Washington ...
Six Spokane County residents hospitalized with whooping cough during outbreak
Spokane County is in the midst of an outbreak of whooping cough, with nearly twice the infections locally so far than the ...
The Olympian5d
WA whooping cough outbreak hits new highs, approaches second-worst year since 1950s
The Good Brigade GettyImages Washington’s whooping cough outbreak is only getting worse. Between Oct. 13 and 19, the ...