.@drmagnadias: A factor of the #whoopingcough outbreak is that vaccination rates are down. “You start to lose herd immunity, which is very important because some kids are just too young to be #vaccinated". Vaccinations are available at doctor’s offices. t.co/Nt469rmlab
While infants under one are at highest risk, anyone can get #pertussis. @drmagnadias said if there is trouble breathing, call your doctor. Vaccinations are available at doctor’s offices. 🩹👩⚕️👨⚕️ t.co/Nt469rmSZJ#WhoopingCough
New: @drmagnadias spoke to @WTNH about a contagious illness on the rise: #WhoopingCough. It’s the largest outbreak in years, with 93 cases so far in 2024, compared to just 11 all of last year according to the @CTDPH. t.co/Nt469rmSZJ
While infants under one are at highest risk, anyone can get #pertussis. @drmagnadias said if there is trouble breathing, call your doctor. Vaccinations are available at doctor’s offices. 🩹👩⚕️👨⚕️ t.co/Nt469rmlab#WhoopingCough