"U.S. Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Pandemic Aftermath"
TL;DR
Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have more than doubled in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year, potentially due to missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease, which is particularly dangerous for infants, saw reduced transmission during the pandemic due to masking and social distancing. Experts emphasize the importance of increasing vaccination rates, especially during pregnancy, to protect vulnerable populations.
- Whooping cough cases double in the U.S., a potential legacy of the pandemic The Washington Post
- California 'overdue' for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S. Los Angeles Times
- Whooping Cough Map Reveals Why FDA Is Concerned Newsweek
- Oregon whooping cough cases increase 770%, prompting OHA to encourage vaccines KOIN.com
- Whooping cough cases on the rise, nearly 3 times as high as last year: CDC ABC News
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