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PRO/EDR> Pertussis (11): USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada

Whooping Cough -- United StatesThe Central District Health Department is warning heathcare providers in Ada County to be on alert for a rise in whooping cough cases.Health care officials say whooping cough cases, also known as pertussis, have increased in recent months compared to case loads last year [2016]. In the last 3 months, 14 pertussis cases were reported in Ada County. That's twice the number compared to the same time last year [2016].Most cases are in kids and young adults between 13 and Read more [...]