Whooping Cough Cases in L.A. County Surpass 350
Los Angeles County has reported 354 confirmed and probable whooping cough cases so far this year, up from 295 cases reported in all of 2013. County public health officials also are investigating 356 potential cases and are urging residents to make sure their vaccinations are up to date.
- "Los Angeles County Sees Sharp Increase in Whooping Cough, Health Official Says" (Abram, Los Angeles Daily News, 6/26).
- "Los Angeles County Logs 345 Whooping Cough Cases in 2014 -- So Far" (Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6/26).
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