Whooping Cough cases on the rise

(Minneapolis, MN) –Minnesota is seeing a notable increase in whooping cough, leading to heightened hospital alerts. The most recent data shows that there have been 826 reported cases of whooping cough, the highest number in years. Health officials point to declining vaccination rates, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, as the cause of the rising infection rates. Physicians stress the importance of raising awareness and getting vaccinated to safeguard vulnerable populations, such as young children and individuals with weakened immune systems.