Public Health & Pandemics Summary

Whooping cough cases have surged nationwide, with significant increases reported in Texas, reaching levels not seen in over a decade, according to NBC News. This alarming rise corresponds with a noted drop in vaccination rates, highlighting concerns about the public's health and the effectiveness of immunization programs.

The report is part of a series titled The Vaccine Divide, which examines the impacts of declining vaccination rates on disease outbreaks across the country.