WVU physicians urge caution as state whooping cough cases continue to rise - Morgan Messenger

Physician urges testing, vaccination as WV whooping cough cases continue at record high

With whooping cough cases in West Virginia at a record high this year, a physician said residents should consider getting a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine to protect them and the children around them.

WVU physicians urge caution as state whooping cough cases continue to rise - Morgan Messenger

Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the West Virginia has increased to a magnitude not seen since 2010, as reported by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health. “Whooping cou…

WVU doctors warn of whooping cough surge in West Virginia, highest in 15 years

West Virginia is experiencing its highest number of whooping cough cases since 2010, with WVU doctors warning about symptoms and risks. Untreated, the infection can linger for months. Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon today. ​Become a premium member to unlock immediate access to this story and thousands more. Your subscription supports local news by local writers. Get Started Already have an account? Log In