Public health officials Friday reported a marked increase in the number of pertussis — or whooping cough — cases this year over recent years.
Nurse Julietta Losoyo gives Derek Lucero a whooping cough vaccination at the San Diego Public Health Center on Dec. 10, 2014.
"Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, pertussis activity continues to increase, and we are seeing an upswing in cases that on track to returning to pre-pandemic numbers," said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, interim county public health officer."We are working with local health care professionals and educators to stress the need for everyone to be up to date with their vaccinations.
Babies younger than 1 year old are at greatest risk for getting whooping cough and having severe complications from it including periods of not breathing, called apnea, a statement from the county read.Become a KPBS sponsor
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