Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the U.S.  Keeping your children immunized and up to date, is the most effective way to protect them against pertussis. For more information, please follow the links below.

http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/fast-facts.html

http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/about/causes-transmission.html

http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/outbreaks/about.html