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flag Alaska's 2024–2025 whooping cough outbreak caused 679 cases, 74 in unvaccinated infants, and one death, with a peak in September 2024.

flag Alaska saw a major whooping cough outbreak from April 2024 to April 2025, with 679 cases, 74 in infants under one year—most unvaccinated—and one infant death. flag The peak occurred in September 2024, coinciding with a surge in vaccine orders and record immunizations. flag Unvaccinated children were over 13 times more likely to contract the disease. flag State officials stressed the importance of prenatal vaccination and the recommended four-dose childhood schedule by 18 months, plus boosters every decade. flag Anchorage had the most cases but lowest rate; the Southwest region had the highest rate. flag The outbreak aligned with a national rise in cases peaking in November 2024.

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