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Delaware officials urge alert over rising whooping cough cases
Original: While not an outbreak, Delaware health officials are advising communities to be on alert for whooping cough
Delaware health officials are advising communities across the state to stay alert for whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Authorities stress the situation is not classified as an outbreak, but they want residents and schools to watch for symptoms such as persistent coughing and to ensure vaccinations are up to date as cases circulate in the region.
Why now: Health authorities have issued a new public advisory as whooping cough cases are being detected in Delaware communities.
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- While not an outbreak, Delaware health officials are advising communities to be on alert for whooping cough · Delaware Public Media
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