2023 US reports a threefold increase in whooping cough cases due to low vaccination rates, particularly affecting infants.
2023 has seen a significant rise in whooping cough cases in the US, with over 10,800 cases reported so far, a threefold increase compared to the same period in 2022. The CDC reports that cases have tripled as declining vaccination rates during the pandemic may have contributed to the resurgence of whooping cough, particularly concerning for infants who face increased risks of severe complications. The single-shot pertussis vaccine, known as "Tdap," protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, with the CDC recommending vaccination as an essential step to avoid whooping cough.
August 19, 2024
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