El Paso County moves Jenkins Middle School students due to whooping cough outbreak and building issues.

El Paso County Public Health has confirmed a whooping cough outbreak at Jenkins Middle School, relocating students to Doherty High School and Russell Middle School due to structural issues. Parents have been notified and advised to watch for symptoms like a severe cough and whooping sounds, which can last weeks or months. The risk to students at the new locations is low, but health officials encourage vaccination and contacting healthcare providers if concerned about symptoms.

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