Former CDC director encourages vaccines as children head back to school

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"We’re seeing cases (of whooping cough) in all age groups, with the highest frequency among school-aged children (55% of cases) but the highest rate among infants," James Werner, a spokesman for the DHHS said.

Former CDC director encourages vaccines as children head back to school

He said it’s “incredibly tragic” when a child gets a disease that is preventable and called for parents to speak to their children's doctor about vaccines.

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Ensuring kids are up to date with vaccines, check-ups, and sports physicals is a priority.