Pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is a highly contagious disease that predominantly impacts children.  Pertussis is spread via droplets in the air when an infected individual breathes or coughs. Because cases of pertussis increase approximately every three to four years, it is…

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