28 cases of whooping cough reported in Grant County, WA, linked to unvaccinated Slavic church attendees.
28 cases of whooping cough have been reported in Grant County, Washington since June, primarily linked to unvaccinated individuals attending Slavic churches in Moses Lake and Soap Lake. The majority of affected individuals are under 16 years old and have not received their vaccinations. The Grant County Health District is urging residents to get vaccinated and stay home if sick, while vaccination with DTaP (for children) and Tdap (for older individuals and pregnant people) is recommended.
August 21, 2024
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