CDC SAYS WHOOPING COUGH CASES EXTREMELY HIGH

The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level since 2014, with over 32,000 cases reported through mid-December—an increase of six times compared to the same period last year. Pennsylvania has the highest number of cases. Pertussis, as it’s also known, is highly contagious, initially presenting with cold-like symptoms before developing into a severe cough that can persist for months. The CDC emphasizes that children under one year old are most vulnerable and recommends the D-tap vaccine for optimal protection.