Two unvaccinated babies die of whooping cough in Kentucky; health officials urge recommended immunizations

Two unvaccinated babies die of whooping cough in Kentucky; health officials urge recommended immunizations

Two Kentucky infants have died from pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, within the last six months, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. These mark the first pertussis-related deaths in Kentucky since 2018.

Washington sees 25-fold increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 compared to previous year - Everett Post

OLYMPIA, JUNE 13th: Washington state experienced a dramatic surge in whooping cough cases in 2024, with 2,261 confirmed and probable cases reported – a staggering 25-fold increase from 87 cases recorded in 2023, according to preliminary data released in the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Annual Pertussis Summary. Additionally, as of May 31, there have already been 1,314 cases reported statewide this year. What is Whooping Cough? Per…