Whooping cough outbreak reported in Henderson Co.

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Whooping cough outbreak reported in Henderson Co.

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A whooping cough outbreak has been reported in Henderson County. The Henderson County Department of Public Health said 27 cases of whooping cough, known as pertussis, have been reported in the county. Most of the cases are among school-aged children, health officials said. Parents, guardians, and close contacts are being notified about potential exposure by letter or phone call. Whooping cough is an infection of t…