US EditionThe number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years
More than 3,500 whooping cough cases have been reported in Texas through October, quadrupling last year’s count amid low vaccination rates and waning immunity, health officials said.
- The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it has been in 11 years, with more than 3,500 cases reported through October.
- Health professionals are concerned about the significant yearly increase in preventable whooping cough cases.
- Immunity from the whooping cough vaccine fades over time, and some families have fallen behind on vaccinations, contributing to the problem.
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Whooping cough cases increasing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year. According to the El Paso Children's Hospital's Infection Control Director, José Luis Salas, El Paso has seen over 20 cases so far this year, compared to the 3 reported in September of 2024. Director Salas says the city is experiencing an increase in whoopin…
The Number of Whooping Cough Cases in Texas Is the Highest It’s Been in 11 Years
More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases have been reported in Texas so far this year, already reaching a 11-year high even though two more highly infectious months are left in the year, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years
More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases have been reported in Texas so far this year, already reaching a 11-year high even though two more highly infectious months are left in the year, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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