Whooping Cough declared community outbreak in Spokane County & North Idaho
Although the disease may produce only a mild, persistent cough in adults or adolescents, young children exposed to the disease can be at risk for severe complication
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 entire state saw last year. The most severe cases of the disease target infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Regional Health District is confirming an outbreak of pertussis in Spokane County. RELATED: Health officials concerned as kindergarten vaccination rates decline in Spokane County
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in a decade.
Whooping cough cases surge in the Bay Area heading into winter
California is experiencing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with several Bay Area counties reporting their highest numbers in a decade. Nearly 1,800 cases of pertussis, the bacterial disease that causes whooping cough,
Pottawattamie County monitors whooping cough outbreak
While Douglas County has seen an increase in whooping cough cases, Pottawattamie County is monitoring the situation.
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How to stay healthy with whooping cough on the rise
A whooping cough outbreak is currently making its way across the Inland Northwest, leaving many families worried about ...
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Whooping cough outbreak confirmed in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is currently facing an outbreak of whooping cough. The Spokane Regional ...
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Whooping cough surging in Spokane and statewide as school year begins
Whooping cough is surging in Spokane and across the state since this summer and it may not go away any time soon. “These elevated case counts are usually prolonged for many months or sometimes a ...
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Whooping cough cases growing in Spokane County and across the state of Washington
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, is surging in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. According to statistics from the CDC, as of October 12th, there have ...
Oregon whooping cough cases trend toward record, prompting calls for vaccinations
The number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in Oregon are on track to hit an all-time high by the end of the year, ...
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WA whooping cough outbreak hits new highs, approaches second-worst year since 1950s
According to WSDOH, Clark County has seen 434 whooping cough cases this year, the most in the state, followed by King ...
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Whooping cough is on the rise in New England. Here’s what to know.
“We’re seeing common pre-pandemic illnesses return with a bit of a vengeance,” said Dr. Michael Koster, of Hasbro Children’s ...