MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases of the illness, commonly known as whooping cough. Since Jan. 1, the County of Monterey Health Department has received 43 reports of pertussis infections among county residents, compared with 11 cases reported during the same period in 2025. Officials noted the total number of cases …
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