Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Louisiana, Marking Highest Rates in Decades

May 4, 2025

Whooping cough is making an alarming comeback across Louisiana, with state health officials warning that 2025 may mark the highest number of cases reported in more than three decades. According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), 164 cases of whooping cough—also known as pertussis—have been identified in just the first four months of this […]


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