Through Week Ending 12/21, 33,387 Cases Of Whooping Cough Reported To CDC; Highest Count Since 2012
More than 420 new whooping cough cases were reported across the U.S. for the week ending on December 21, bringing the cumulative year-to-date case number surging past 33,300 as health officials urge people to get vaccinated against the infection.
Whooping cough infections fell notably in 2020, with officials crediting the dip to preventative measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as wearing masks and remote learning. However, whooping cough cases are again on the rise, with reported cases the highest they've been since 2012. So far this year, 33,387 cases have been reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the airways that primarily infects children. It is most dangerous in babies under 1 year old with undeveloped immune systems. Adults with weakened immune systems also are at risk. The infection can require urgent medical attention, and, with fewer than 200,000 cases reported each year, is considered rare in the U.S.
The most recent data includes whooping cough cases reported for the week ending on December 21. Ohio had the most reported cases for that week at 68. New York had the second-highest reported number of cases at 48. Reported cases for 2024 to date are highest in New York, with 2,653 cases reported so far this year. No cases have been reported in Wyoming.
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