Health CareSanta Barbara County Infant Dies From Whooping CoughJanuary 14, 2015(AP) -- A newborn baby has died from whooping cough in California. It's the fourth death in a year as the state deals with an epidemic.
Health CareWhooping Cough Epidemic Spreads In CaliforniaJuly 22, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSome California counties are showing substantially higher rates of whooping cough than the state average. And health officials say the epidemic this year could be one of the worst in fifty years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Infants HardestJune 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials recommend people ‘cocoon’ infants by surrounding them with people vaccinated for whooping cough. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePossible Whooping Cough Epidemic Developing In CaliforniaJune 2, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia may be dealing with a new whooping cough epidemic. So far this year, cases have already surpassed the total number reported in 2013. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.