Pertussis Outbreaks on the Decline, but Immunization Gaps Still Exist

Outbreaks of pertussis ballooned in regions across the United States in 2012, breaking records and causing hospitalizations and deaths. According to the CDC, more than 41,000 cases were provisionally reported in 2012, along with 18 deaths. And although report numbers may ease in 2013, the threat of whooping cough remains significant.
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - Category: Primary Care Source Type: news