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Whooping Cough Outbreak in Central Delaware
By Don Rush ? 6 hours ago
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of whooping cough in central Delaware.
Officials on Thursday advised residents to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease, also known as pertussis.
Officials say the investigation began in June when they learned of cases of whooping cough occurring among Kent County's Amish population.
As of Aug. 18, officials had identified 97 cases of the disease among Amish people...
Whooping Cough Outbreak in Central Delaware
By Don Rush ? 6 hours ago
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of whooping cough in central Delaware.
Officials on Thursday advised residents to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease, also known as pertussis.
Officials say the investigation began in June when they learned of cases of whooping cough occurring among Kent County's Amish population.
As of Aug. 18, officials had identified 97 cases of the disease among Amish people...