Texas is seeing the biggest spike in whooping cough in over a decade. C. Leilani Valdes, MD, MBA, FCAP, explains the unusual surge in cases. “While an increase isn’t completely unexpected, the size of this one is unusual and something public health officials are keeping a close eye on,” she said, noting that fading immunity and missed booster shots are contributing factors.
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