It is being called an epidemic: Cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, are spiking across California, nearly triple the average. With the school year starting, the spike has Bay Area ...
Vaccination for a booster shot for DTaP diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough in the child population. Courtesy angelp / iStock / Getty Images Plus. State public health officials are encouraging all ...
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. What You Need to Know: Whooping cough (pertussis) activity in California is on the rise, with more than 2,000 reported cases ...