Whooping cough cases surging
Clinics across Washington, including the Samaritan Care Today clinic in Moses Lake, have seen an increase in Whooping Cough cases this year as compared to the same time in 2023. Area residents are urged to take precautions to mitigate the spread of the bacteria that causes Whooping Cough.
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The Washington State Department of Health released a statement regarding Whooping Cough for the week of Nov. 2. The two largest groups contracting the illness are those aged one to four at 284 cases and those aged 14 to 18 with 230 cases across Washington state. The Grant County Health District is asking residents to get vaccinated for the virus to prevent further cases in the county and state.
EPHRATA – Whooping Cough continues to have higher-than-expected case counts in Grant County and across the state of Washington according to a Grant County Health District press release. Medical professionals are asking the community to remain vigilant and take precautions to mitigate the spread of the bacteria that causes it.
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