In April, the Washington State Department of Health declared whooping cough (pertussis) had hit epidemic levels in our state as it crossed 2,000 reported cases. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) brought in … [Read more...]
Washington State Whooping Cough Epidemic Grows to Over 3,000 Cases; CDC Says Childhood Vaccine Might Wear Off Early
July 20, 2012 by
Washington State Whooping Cough Epidemic – King County Surpasses Total 2011 Cases In First Four Months Of 2012
May 7, 2012 by
Last week Governor Gregoire made emergency funds available to the Washington State Department of Health to help battle the whooping cough epidemic declared for Washington last month. The Governor’s Office … [Read more...]
Pertussis/Whooping Cough Reappears At Snoqualmie School After Three Year Absence
January 20, 2011 by
Spring of 2008 was the last time pertussis (whooping cough) was detected in Snoqualmie Valley Schools. For our family it ruined the final, fun-filled days of school for my youngest kids. My son's best friend … [Read more...]
