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Whooping Cough Cases Skyrocket by 340% in One Year

By aimee yang
Whooping Cough Cases Skyrocket by 340% in One Year

Cases of whooping cough are increasing in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there are over 17,600 cases now, up over 340% from last year. Before COVID-19, cases were usually over 10,000 per year, reaching 18,600 in 2019. After the pandemic, cases dropped, with only 2,100 in 2021.

The ten states with the most cases are Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, California, Wisconsin, Washington, Ohio, Texas, Oregon, and Arizona. The rise in cases may be due to decreased immunity from fewer previous exposures to bacteria and viruses.

Whooping cough can be severe in young kids with less developed airways. Vaccines like DTaP protect against it. Experts recommend seeking medical help if someone has symptoms. Antibiotics may be used for treatment, especially for severe cases. It’s vital to manage symptoms and monitor infants with the illness closely to prevent complications.

Globally, around 160,000 kids under 5 die from whooping cough yearly. It’s important to stay informed and seek medical care when needed.

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Immunity/ɪˈmjunɪti/noun
The ability of an organism to resist infections or toxins.

Complications/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/noun
Secondary diseases or conditions that arise as a result of another condition.

Exposures/ɪkˈspoʊʒərz/noun
The state of being subjected to a certain influence or condition especially harmful ones.

Antibiotics/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑːtɪks/noun
Medicines that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.

Vaccines/ˈvækˌsiːnz/noun
Substances used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.

Severe/sɪˈvɪr/adjective
Of a serious nature; very bad or serious.
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What is the current number of whooping cough cases in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
10,000
17,100
17,600
18,600
In which year did whooping cough cases reach 18,600 before the COVID-19 pandemic?
2019
2020
2021
2018
What is one of the suggested reasons for the rise in whooping cough cases?
Increased vaccination rates
Decreased immunity from fewer previous exposures
Improved hygiene practices
Harsher climate conditions
Which state is not among the top ten states with the most whooping cough cases?
Pennsylvania
Florida
California
Arizona
What is the recommended course of action for someone showing whooping cough symptoms?
Self-medication
Seeking medical help
Ignoring the symptoms
Exercising vigorously
What is a common vaccination that protects against whooping cough?
MMR
DTaP
HPV
Hepatitis B
Whooping cough can be severe in young kids due to their less developed airways.
Antibiotics are not commonly used for treating severe cases of whooping cough.
Symptom management and close monitoring are important in preventing complications in infants with whooping cough.
The global annual death toll of kids under 5 from whooping cough is 160,000.
The rise in whooping cough cases is unrelated to decreased immunity from prior exposures to pathogens.
It is unnecessary to seek medical care when experiencing symptoms of whooping cough.
The chairman of Tata Group from 1990 to was Ratan Naval Tata.
Kids under 5 globally face an annual death toll of due to whooping cough.
Experts recommend closely monitoring with whooping cough to prevent complications.
Whooping cough vaccines like protect against the disease.
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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AccentSpeed
Immunity/ɪˈmjunɪti/noun
The ability of an organism to resist infections or toxins.
Complications/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/noun
Secondary diseases or conditions that arise as a result of another condition.
Exposures/ɪkˈspoʊʒərz/noun
The state of being subjected to a certain influence or condition especially harmful ones.
Antibiotics/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɑːtɪks/noun
Medicines that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria.
Vaccines/ˈvækˌsiːnz/noun
Substances used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
Severe/sɪˈvɪr/adjective
Of a serious nature; very bad or serious.
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How much do you know?

What is the current number of whooping cough cases in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
10,000
17,100
17,600
18,600
In which year did whooping cough cases reach 18,600 before the COVID-19 pandemic?
2019
2020
2021
2018
What is one of the suggested reasons for the rise in whooping cough cases?
Increased vaccination rates
Decreased immunity from fewer previous exposures
Improved hygiene practices
Harsher climate conditions
Which state is not among the top ten states with the most whooping cough cases?
Pennsylvania
Florida
California
Arizona
What is the recommended course of action for someone showing whooping cough symptoms?
Self-medication
Seeking medical help
Ignoring the symptoms
Exercising vigorously
What is a common vaccination that protects against whooping cough?
MMR
DTaP
HPV
Hepatitis B
Whooping cough can be severe in young kids due to their less developed airways.
Antibiotics are not commonly used for treating severe cases of whooping cough.
Symptom management and close monitoring are important in preventing complications in infants with whooping cough.
The global annual death toll of kids under 5 from whooping cough is 160,000.
The rise in whooping cough cases is unrelated to decreased immunity from prior exposures to pathogens.
It is unnecessary to seek medical care when experiencing symptoms of whooping cough.
The chairman of Tata Group from 1990 to was Ratan Naval Tata.
Kids under 5 globally face an annual death toll of due to whooping cough.
Experts recommend closely monitoring with whooping cough to prevent complications.
Whooping cough vaccines like protect against the disease.
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