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Two Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed in Washington State, More Cases Possible

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola
  • November 05, 2018

The state of Washington is reporting its first whooping cough cases of 2018. So far, two have been confirmed, while others are suspected. Health officials are asking residents to make sure their vaccinations are up to date, particularly schoolchildren, because “immunity for pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine or disease wears off,” Q13 Fox said. Health officials also reminded adults they need vaccinated for whooping cough, too, particularly if they are around children or work in...