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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

  • Written by Annette Regan, Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protectionInfants can get vaccinated against whooping cough starting at 6 weeks of age.Hill Street Studios/Corbis via Getty Images

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same...

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