The United States has recorded a significant spike in whooping cough (pertussis) cases, with over 16,000 reported infections in 2024—five times the number recorded in 2023. The surge has also resulted in two confirmed deaths, according to data cited by the Mail. This airborne illness, characterized by severe coughing and fever, poses a particularly high …

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