The US has seen a significant surge in whooping cough cases, with 8,077 reported in 2025, compared to 3,847 in the same period last year. New data from the CDC shows that declining vaccination rates are contributing to the rise. The Trump administration’s cuts to federal health agencies and funding have destabilized programs that monitor disease and promote vaccination, leaving communities vulnerable to outbreaks.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/04/22/whooping-cough-pertussis-cases-rise