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Health officials urge vaccination after third infant death from whooping cough reported
The Kentucky Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a Kentucky infant from pertussis. This marks the third infant death in Kentucky in the past 12 months due to the disease, commonly known as whooping chough.
According to the KDPH, as of November 19 there have been 566 cases of whooping cough in Kentucky, and health officials anticipate that number will climb in the final weeks of the year. The KDPH says it’s the largest spike in cases reported in the commonwealth since 2012.
The KDPH confirmed that none of the three infants who have died due to the disease over the last twelve months were vaccinated, nor were their mothers. Health officials say the best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the TDaP or DTaP vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Infants can receive the vaccine at two months, and the vaccine is recommended for women during pregnancy.
Whooping cough vaccination is required for Kentucky school children, however data from the 2024-2025 Kentucky school immunization survey indicates that only 86 percent of kindergartners and 85 percent of seventh graders are up to date on their required pertussis vaccines.
Symptoms of whooping cough typically begin with a runny or congested nose and mild coughing, then after one to two weeks symptoms include rapid, violent coughing fits that may cause the characteristic “whooping” sound, vomiting, or labored breathing. Find more information on the KDPH whooping cough website, and talk with your doctor about vaccination information.
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