Oregon Reports Highest Whooping Cough Case Count Since 1950

Oregon ended 2024 with over 1,000 reported whooping cough cases, its highest tally since 1950. Lane County led the state with 315 confirmed cases. The two-year death toll stands at two, prompting health officials to urge vaccination against the illness to prevent transmission.

Source: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-has-highest-whooping-cough-case-count-since-1950