Whooping Cough Is On the Rise - OMG Medical Scoop

Update: 2024-10-05

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Today we are going to give you the scoop on whooping cough, also known by the less friendly name, pertussis, the infection caused by the crafty and toxin-producing bacteria Bordetella pertussis.

According to data from the CDC, rates of whooping cough are currently 3X higher than in 2023 and still climbing. Why? Listen and find out.

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Lotus

Thanks for your information

Sep 25th

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