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Back-to-School Vaccines: Safety, Coverage Gaps, and New Shots Ahead
health19 hours ago

Back-to-School Vaccines: Safety, Coverage Gaps, and New Shots Ahead

As kids head back to school, mixed messages around vaccine policy—including a Trump executive order and stalled advisory timelines—add confusion, but experts emphasize continuing routine immunizations. Updated flu and COVID vaccines will be available and generally covered by insurance. CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates declined in 2025-2026, raising concerns about measles and pertussis outbreaks as classrooms reopen. Public health groups stress vaccines are safe, effective, and essential, urging families to follow established immunization schedules.

via USA Today|
#cdc#flu#health
Humboldt County Reports Pertussis Case, Warns of Exposures Across Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna
health2 months ago

Humboldt County Reports Pertussis Case, Warns of Exposures Across Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna

Humboldt County public health officials confirm a local pertussis (whooping cough) case and warn of potential exposures at the North Coast Nurture Center (McKinleyville), Trumpet Behavioral Health (Arcata), Rainbow Dreamers in-home daycare (Fortuna), and Humboldt Senior Resource Center (Fortuna) during June; residents with mild cold symptoms who were at these sites should contact a medical provider for evaluation and possible antibiotics. Vaccination with Tdap/DTaP reduces risk and disease severity, but immunity wanes over time, so boosters are important to protect vulnerable populations, especially infants under 12 months.

via Lost Coast Outpost|
#arcata#fortuna#health
Pasadena Pertussis Outbreak Triggers Public Health Warning
health3 months ago

Pasadena Pertussis Outbreak Triggers Public Health Warning

Pasadena Public Health Department is investigating three confirmed pertussis cases at Blair Middle School, part of a LA County–wide spike that has reached 11 Pasadena cases this year (vs. about 3 in a typical year). Officials urged vigilance for abnormal coughs, recommended testing and early antibiotic treatment, and stressed the importance of vaccination—DTaP for children and Tdap boosters for adults, including pregnant individuals and caregivers. More information is on the city’s website.

via Patch|
#health#pasadena#pertussis
Vaccination slump sparks record pertussis surge in Australia
health6 months ago

Vaccination slump sparks record pertussis surge in Australia

Australia is witnessing its worst whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 35 years as childhood vaccination rates fall after COVID-19 disruptions; 2024 saw 57,257 pertussis cases (37,663 in kids under 15) and rising into 2025, with rates near 800 per 100,000. Immunisation coverage for 1-, 2-, and 5-year-olds all miss the 95% target, and waning immunity plus reduced exposure during lockdowns are blamed for increasing population susceptibility. Measles cases have risen as well, underscoring the risk of outbreaks if vaccination does not rebound. Experts urge clearer information and renewed vaccination efforts to avert further harm.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|
#australia#health#measles
Pertussis Resurgence: Vaccination Remains the Best Shield
your-health6 months ago

Pertussis Resurgence: Vaccination Remains the Best Shield

Pertussis (whooping cough) is resurging nationwide and in California, with infant cases up by 54% in the first three quarters of 2025. The illness progresses in three phases and can cause severe complications, especially in babies under six months. Vaccination—DTaP in early childhood, TDap boosters for teens and adults, and vaccination during pregnancy—remains the safest, most effective defense and is key to achieving herd immunity. Antibiotics help reduce contagiousness when given early but don’t reliably shorten illness if started late. California’s AB 144 ensures the pediatric vaccine schedule remains in place.

via Noozhawk|
#immunization#pediatrics#pertussis
US Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Vaccination Decline
health7 months ago

US Faces Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Vaccination Decline

The US has reported nearly 28,000 cases of whooping cough this year, a significant increase linked to declining vaccination rates and waning immunity, especially among children and adults. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination, including booster shots, to prevent severe illness and outbreaks, as the disease remains a serious health threat, particularly for infants.

via CNN|
#cdc#health#outbreaks
Rise in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
health8 months ago

Rise in Whooping Cough Cases Amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Cases of whooping cough are rising in the U.S., reaching levels not seen since 2014, due to declining vaccination rates among children, which is fueled by vaccine hesitancy. The disease can be severe, especially for infants, and is largely preventable through vaccination, but many communities are below the recommended immunization coverage, leading to outbreaks and preventable deaths.

via NBC News|
#health#pertussis#public-health
Oregon's Whooping Cough Cases Reach Pre-Pandemic Highs Amid Declining Vaccinations
health8 months ago

Oregon's Whooping Cough Cases Reach Pre-Pandemic Highs Amid Declining Vaccinations

The article highlights a concerning rise in whooping cough cases in the U.S., surpassing pre-pandemic levels due to declining vaccination rates, especially among children, which increases the risk of severe illness and death, particularly in infants. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination, including booster shots for adults and pregnant women, to protect vulnerable populations and curb the spread of this highly contagious disease.

via HuffPost|
#covid-19-pandemic#health#pertussis