Hawaii Investigating Five Cases of Whooping Cough in One Visiting Family

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'There have been nearly 90 confirmed cases of pertussis in Hawaii in the past five years, including 28 linked to three outbreaks.'

“There have been nearly 90 confirmed cases of pertussis in Hawaii in the past five years, including 28 linked to three outbreaks.”They had all traveled from the mainland and stayed at a hotel on Oahu.

There have been nearly 90 confirmed cases of pertussis in Hawaii in the past five years, including 28 linked to three outbreaks.Pertussis — a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria — can cause severe coughing fits up to 10 weeks or more, followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound when breathing in.

“The best way to protect you and your loved ones is to stay up to date with recommended whooping cough vaccines,” said DOH in the release. “Two vaccines used in the U.S. help prevent whooping cough: DTaP and Tdap.”

 

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