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Whooping cough outbreak in North Idaho: With low vaccination rates, what can we do? | Opinion
Idaho has the lowest vaccination rates across the board in the country, according to the most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Idaho’s vaccination rate for five doses of DTaP, which is for the prevention of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (or pertussis) was just 81%, the lowest rate in the nation.
Health Dept.: An outbreak of whooping cough has been reported in Henderson County
The Henderson County Dept. of Public Health reports an outbreak of whooping cough, with nearly 30 cases. It's the largest outbreak since late 2017.
Contagious whooping cough outbreak confirmed by health officials in North Carolina
County health officials in North Carolina confirmed an outbreak of whooping cough Thursday. Andrew Mundhenk, with the Henderson County Department of Public Health, said 27 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been reported in Henderson County.
Whooping cough outbreak reported in Henderson Co.
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A whooping cough outbreak has been reported in Henderson County. The Henderson County Department of Public Health said 27 cases of whooping cough, known as pertussis, have been reported in the county.
Whooping cough cases continue upward climb in Henderson County
The Henderson County Department of Public Health reports a 59% increase in the number of whooping cough cases in the county in just 4 days.
Henderson County health officials report outbreak of whooping cough cases
Henderson County health officials says an outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been reported.
Whooping cough outbreak reported in Henderson County
Public health officials in Henderson County said they have confirmed dozens of new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Whooping cough outbreak reported in NC county
A whooping cough outbreak has been reported in Henderson County. The Henderson County Department of Public Health said 27 cases of whooping cough, known as pertussis, have been reported in the county.
Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai County, health officials say
Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease most dangerous to babies, is on the rise in Kootenai County, home to Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho, health officials say. Panhandle Health District announced in a news release on Wednesday that the district has reported 19 confirmed cases of whooping cough,
South Korean health officials call for vaccine over spike in whooping cough cases
South Korea's health authorities on Friday warned of whooping cough, or pertussis, rapidly spreading among children, urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated.
Whooping cough cases circulating around Brown County, health officials say
Brown County Public Health would like to make the public aware that there are cases of pertussis, which is also know as whooping cough, circulating in our neighborhoods.
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