Outbreak: Whooping Cough Cases Rise in Brookline as Officials Urge Vaccination Compliance
Brookline, Massachusetts – Health officials in Brookline recently reported a spike in cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This contagious bacterial infection has affected fifteen individuals in the area, with cases being identified at Brookline High School and the Runkle School. Whooping cough is a serious illness, particularly for very young children and infants, as it can spread easily and lead to severe complications. Symptoms typically appear 7 to 10 days after exposure …