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Whooping cough is on the rise

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a high-pitched squawk that matches the familiar name of the disease: whooping cough.

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Most Recently Shared on August 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm By:

umassmemorial UMass Memorial

Whooping cough on the rise; adults failing to get booster shots. Clinton Hospital's Lucille Kanjer Larson comments. T&G http://ow.ly/2q3Iv

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Outbreak of whooping cough in Vt., Calif., Wash., Ore.

necn.com — “Whooping cough isn't a thing of the past and is putting a lot of lives at risks in states like WashingtonView full resource at necn.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 9, 2012 at 8:27 pm By:

Melissa_DrMom Melissa Arca, M.D. Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Whooping cough outbreaks in 4 states. http://t.co/SpM1FGkF Adults need boosters, kids need vax; protect our most vulnerable: newborns.

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Pertussis Epidemic: How To Protect Newborn Babies | Seattle Mama Doc

seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org — “An epidemic of whooping cough is ongoing in Washington State. One way to protect the most vulnerable, our newborn babies, is to cocoon them. That is, surround them with immunized children and adults.View full resource at seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org

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Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2012 at 3:12 pm By:

SeattleMamaDoc WendySueSwanson MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

"Cocoon" a newborn. It only takes an email: http://t.co/vzglbJAf BLOG POST on protecting #newborn #baby from #pertussis

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Weekly Pertussis Update for Washington State

doh.wa.gov — “Weekly Pertussis Update for Washington StateView full resource at doh.wa.gov

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Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2012 at 11:39 pm By:

SeattleMamaDoc WendySueSwanson MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

More than 600 cases of whooping cough reported already this year in WA state. http://t.co/WqilGTV6 #pertussis

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Washington has whooping cough 'epidemic' – - CNN.com Blogs

thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has reached "epidemic levels" in the state of Washington, health officials say. As of March 31, the state had 640 cases compared to 94 cases at the same time last year.View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2012 at 7:28 pm By:

baby411 Dr. Ari Brown Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

Washington state is reporting whooping cough epidemic. WA parents, please get your babies protected. http://t.co/FzrdVM44

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Washington has whooping cough 'epidemic' – - CNN.com Blogs

thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has reached "epidemic levels" in the state of Washington, health officials say. As of March 31, the state had 640 cases compared to 94 cases at the same time last year.View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2012 at 7:28 pm By:

expecting411 Ari Brown Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

Washington state has a whooping cough epidemic going on. Please don't delay those infant shots in WA. Babies... http://t.co/rqionhcA

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Science-Based Medicine » Whooping Cough Epidemic

sciencebasedmedicine.org — “The Washington State Department of Health has released a statement stating that they are in the midst of a whooping cough epidemic, which will likely reach...View full resource at sciencebasedmedicine.org

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Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades From Ages 8 To 12

medicalnewstoday.com — “Although vaccines against Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes pertussis (whooping cough) are widespread, it is still a prevalent disease, researchers from Kaiser Permanente MediView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 10:05 pm By:

mnt_diseases MNT Infect Diseases Health News

Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades From Ages 8 To 12 http://t.co/2RWlizR5 #viruses #bacteria

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Free whooping cough vaccines offered in Vancouver | CTV British Columbia

ctvbc.ctv.ca — “Following an unusually high number of whooping cough cases this year, Vancouver Coastal Health is offering free vaccinations to those most at risk in order to prevent young children from contracting the illness.View full resource at ctvbc.ctv.ca

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Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In Australia : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “Whooping cough has reappeared in the U.S. and other developed countries in recent years, despite widespread use of vaccines. Researchers in Australia offer a partial explanation: they say the vaccine isn't tailored to fight some of the most common strains of the bacteria.View full resource at npr.org

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NPR.org » Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In Australia

m.npr.org — “NPR.org » Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In AustraliaView full resource at m.npr.org

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Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 6:37 am By:

JayGordonMDFAAP Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP Physician, Doctor, Pediatrician, and Health Communicator

B. pertussis bacteria becoming 80% resistant to vaccine? This could explain increased cases better than refusal to vax http://t.co/aWiHbGu7

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Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In Australia : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “Whooping cough has reappeared in the U.S. and other developed countries in recent years, despite widespread use of vaccines. Researchers in Australia offer a partial explanation: they say the vaccine isn't tailored to fight some of the most common strains of the bacteria.View full resource at npr.org

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Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 7:45 pm By:

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Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In Australia http://t.co/EqcxnP1e

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Whooping Cough Bacteria May Be Changing Their Ways In Australia : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “Whooping cough has reappeared in the U.S. and other developed countries in recent years, despite widespread use of vaccines. Researchers in Australia offer a partial explanation: they say the vaccine isn't tailored to fight some of the most common strains of the bacteria.View full resource at npr.org

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Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 7:10 pm By:

JohnsHopkinsSPH JHU Public Health Medical School

Whooping cough is making a comeback; one factor is spotty vaccination: http://t.co/5JnO75BD via @NPRHealth

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Late-peaking flu cases rise; there's still time for a shot

azstarnet.com — “Cover your cough.View full resource at azstarnet.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 7:18 am By:

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Late-peaking flu cases rise; there's still time for a shot: Cover your cough. http://t.co/iwve1e7H

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New Strain Of Whooping Cough Causing Concern

medicalnewstoday.com — “Australia's prolonged whooping cough epidemic has entered a disturbing new phase, with a study showing a new strain or genotype capable of evading the vaccine may be responsible for the sharp riseView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Where Could The Next Outbreak Of Measles Be? - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “Public-health officials are increasingly worried about potential outbreaks of measles, whooping cough and other diseases in parts of the country where vaccination rates are dangerously low.View full resource at online.wsj.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 7:43 pm By:

baby411 Dr. Ari Brown Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

Birds of a feather flock together...where will the next measles outbreak be? Least vax towns. See US map in WSJ: http://t.co/i3iaDF41

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