College-aged students in Lynchburg's Central Virginia Health District experience a rise in previously vaccinated pertussis cases.

Lynchburg's Central Virginia Health District reports an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases among college-aged students. The majority of diagnosed cases have been previously vaccinated, stressing the need for awareness and vaccination. Health officials are collaborating with local healthcare providers to identify and treat potential cases, advising the ill to avoid contact with others to prevent spread.

June 26, 2024
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