Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak confirmed in Athens, WI, with 4 cases, 10 under investigation; vulnerable groups cautionned by Marathon County Health Dept.

The Marathon County Health Department has announced a whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in Athens, Wisconsin, with four confirmed cases and ten others under investigation. Pregnant women in their third trimester and infants under six months are at the highest risk of complications. Pertussis is a highly contagious infection that can last over 90 to 100 days and may require hospitalization or lead to severe illnesses in infants. The health department recommends vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease.

January 29, 2024
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