| Amid Rise in Whooping Cough Cases, State-Level Vaccination Coverage Remains Below Targets |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 09:22 AM |
| In 2025, there were nearly 29,000 cases of whooping cough in the United States, the highest number of cases since 2012, and 16 related deaths. There have already been 4,598 cases to date in 2026, with five states (Ohio, Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington) each reporting more than 200 cases so far this year. Read more. |