Whooping Cough Levels Reaching Record HIghs

The CDC says that whooping cough cases have surged to record levels since 2014.       
CDC data shows four times as many cases this year compared to last.       
Babies under a year old are at greatest risk of developing whooping cough and having severe complications, including apnea and pneumonia.      
Health experts blame the surge on missed vaccinations, a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus mask-wearing that lowered transmission rates.