The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says circumstances of pertussis, also referred to as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is starting to return to the extent of circumstances reported earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly 4 instances as many circumstances of pertussis have been reported in 2024 in comparison with the identical time final yr.
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic household medication doctor, explains what whooping cough is and tips on how to forestall it.
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