Two Louisiana infants die of whooping cough amid drop in vaccinations
Health experts are warning that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making a dangerous comeback. Cases are rising ...
Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
There have been 6,600 pertussis cases reported in the US in 2025, almost four times the number at this point last year.
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As cases rise nationally, 2 infants die of pertussis in Louisiana
Louisiana officials have said they will no longer promote vaccinations, despite rising whooping cough cases in their state.
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Louisiana sees rise in whooping cough cases
The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring a rise in pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, cases in the ...
CDC: U.S. gun deaths fell in 2023, but remained among highest on record
Gun murders in 2023 fell 14% from the 2021 peak, while gun suicides peaked in 2023, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported ...
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Louisiana parishes with the most excessive drinkers, per new 2025 report
The latest County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report found that one in six adults are binge drinkers, with Montana having ...