Whooping cough on the rise in parts of Ontario

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Several public health units in southwestern Ontario say they've seen a spike in cases of whooping cough and are urging residents to get vaccinated against the respiratory illness that can be particularly severe in young children.

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Lower rates of immunization against whooping cough could be a factor in the rise in cases, Southwestern Public Health medical officer says

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

One public health unit, Southwestern, said it recorded 82 cases of whooping cough from January 2022 to the end of this February.

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Several public health units in southwestern Ontario say they've seen a spike in cases of whooping cough and are urging residents to get vaccinated against the respiratory illness that can be particularly severe in young children.

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Several public health units in southwestern Ontario say they've seen a spike in cases of whooping cough and are urging residents to get vaccinated against the respiratory illness that can be particularly severe in young children.

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Several public health units in southwestern Ontario say they've seen a spike in cases of whooping cough and are urging residents to get vaccinated against the respiratory illness that can be particularly severe in young children.