ABC Whooping cough cases are surging in Washington state, mirroring trends seen across the United States, health officials are warning.
As of Nov. 2, nearly 1,200 cases have been reported statewide, according to the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH), compared to just 51 cases reported at this time last year.
Over the same period, 28 people have been hospitalized, including 12 infants under the age of one, the latter of whom are at the highest risk of serious illness and death from the disease, the WSDOH said.
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