As of April 28th, 1,132 cases of whooping cough have been reported in the state. The epidemic is on pace for as many as 3,000 cases this year, health officials said.
State is on pace to reach more than 3,000 cases for the year; levels that haven’t been seen in more than six decades.
Since the beginning of the year, 640 cases of whooping cough have been reported in Washington State. Last year by this time, only 94 cases had been reported.
The number of cases of whooping cough in Washington state increased by more than 50 percent between 2010 and 2011 from 608 cases to 912 cases — the highest number in six years.
The number of cases of whooping cough in Washington are up sharply this year with 431 cases reported in the state — 53 more than this time last year.
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Free vaccination clinics will be held for those who cannot afford to pay.z
There are no safety concerns and kids don’t need to be revaccinated, officials say,
Some health centers offer free vaccination to those unable to pay.
“This is welcome news, but it by no means the epidemic is over.”
7,000 more doses expected to arrive at local pharmacies next week
Many of the 44 participating pharmacies are taking appointments by phone today; some will be holding walk-up clinics without appointment next week
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