Oregon's Pertussis Outbreak: Protect Infants, Get Vaccinated
Update: 2025-12-11
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Oregon faces a record-breaking pertussis outbreak, with 1,475 cases in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 1,420 in 1950. The bacterial infection spreads through coughs and sneezes, posing a serious risk to people of all ages, especially infants. Eighty-seven infants have been diagnosed, with twenty-two hospitalized and one death. Officials urge everyone, particularly those around infants and older adults, to get vaccinated with the Tdap vaccine.
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