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Oregon whooping cough cases trend toward record

Lane County reports highest amount of whooping cough cases in Oregon

A surge in whooping cough cases in Oregon has prompted state and local health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated.

KATU Portland on MSN · 4d

Over 800 whooping cough cases reported in Oregon, one death confirmed

Oregon is reported to have 835 confirmed cases and at least one adult death caused by pertussis, also known as whooping cough.As of Oct. 14, Lane County had 251 cases, the most in the state. Multnomah County came in second with 183.

Seattle Times · 4d

Oregon whooping cough cases trend toward record as vaccinations dip

Nearly half of this year's cases were among people who had never received a dose of whooping cough vaccines, Oregon officials said.

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Oregon health officials sound alarm, say pertussis cases expected to break record; vaccinations urged

Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting state health officials to ...

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Whooping cough cases surge across the Pacific Northwest

Later stages of pertussis can include severe coughing fits, a “whoop” sound caused by the person gasping for air between ...

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Expert says best way to prevent pertussis are vaccines

OREGON – The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting the pertussis case count this year is expected to break the state ...

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Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a ...

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