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Whooping cough cases have tripled in Colorado. Be aware of the symptoms.

As of Aug. 3, Colorado has had 333 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease that is also known as pertussis. At this time last year, Colorado had only seen 90 cases.

August 26, 2024
Child coughing on doctor's table while being checked by doctor with stethoscope

According to the CDC, Infants ages 1 and under are at greatest risk for serious disease and death because their immune systems are still developing. Also, whooping cough isn't always easy to identify at first.

"You'll have a normal cold like a runny nose, a little bit of a cough, a little bit of a fever, and then you think you're fine. But, then a week or two later, after those symptoms, then the coughs begin," said Dr. Malcolm Anderson. Pediatric ICU Physician from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.

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Published:
August 26, 2024
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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