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Whooping Cough Is Back—And It’s Bad

Whooping cough is making a scary comeback in the US, with nearly 28,000 cases and 13 deaths, mostly in babies and kids. This isn’t just a regular cough—think coughing so hard you can’t breathe, even causing bleeding and long-term lung damage. The wild part? It’s totally preventable with vaccines, but fewer people are getting their shots. If you’re due for a booster, now’s the time! #Health #BodyHealth #WhoopingCough

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Whooping Cough?

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the US, and it’s not just a little kid thing. Cases are up 4x compared to last year, and it’s hitting babies the hardest. The wild part? It’s mostly because fewer people are getting vaccinated. The cough can last for months and is super contagious—even before you realize it’s not just a regular cold. If you’re around babies or haven’t had a booster in a while, it might be time to check your vax status! #Health #BodyHealth #WhoopingCough

Outbreaks of diseases rising across the United States. Whooping cough and measles. These 2 diseases are extremely preventable by just getting vaccines. Vaccines are safe and effective and have save millions if not billions of lives. We eradicated smallpoxs and almost eradicates polio, 2 potentially deadly diseases. Please get yourself and your children their vaccines. Children are dying. They shouldn't have to die from these extremely dangerous diseases. You as their parent have already gotten your vaccines, why would you want to subject your children to these diseases that you were protected from. Please get vaccinated. #Vaccines #VaccineNews #MeaslesAlert #MeaslesOutbreak #WhoopingCough #MeaslesVaccine #VaccineAwareness #Health #ChildSafety

Whooping Cough Is Back—Here’s Why It’s Spiking

Whooping cough cases are blowing up again, and it’s not just a winter thing. Vaccination rates have dropped since the pandemic, and immunity fades over time, so more people (especially babies) are getting sick. Kentucky just reported its third infant death this year, all unvaccinated. Docs say it’s super contagious and can last for months—think ‘100-day cough.’ Wash your hands, cover your cough, and if you haven’t had your shot, now’s the time! #Health #BodyHealth #WhoopingCough

Whooping Cough Outbreak Hits Hard

A third baby in Kentucky has died from whooping cough, and cases are spiking nationwide—over 25,000 reported this year! Health experts are blaming falling vaccination rates for the surge. Whooping cough is super contagious and especially dangerous for babies. The CDC says most infants catch it from family members who don’t even know they’re sick. The best way to protect little ones? Get vaccinated! #Health #BodyHealth #WhoopingCough