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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.

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.

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Whooping cough cases surging
November 13, 2024 3 a.m.

Whooping cough cases surging

GCHD, physicians urge people to get whooping cough vaccinations

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.