Clodfobble is (as usual) right.
Two infants die in WA
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Health officials urge pertussis vaccination for adults and teens to protect infants Whooping cough cases showing up around the state
OLYMPIA – While Washington’s overall number of reported whooping cough (pertussis) cases remains even with last year, we’re seeing more activity in the past few months. Most concerning is the number of kids under one year who are hospitalized or have died from the preventable disease.
This year at least 44 infants in our state have had whooping cough — 18 of them under three months of age have been hospitalized and two died. Most have become ill since the beginning of summer. Young children should get four doses of vaccine between two and 18 months of age — each dose provides more protection. Babies under two months are too young to get the pertussis vaccine, so it’s important for parents and others in close contact to “cocoon” babies by getting immunized themselves. “Immunizations aren’t just for kids,” said State Health Officer and pediatrician Dr. Maxine Hayes. “Whooping cough vaccine protects teens and adults, and by getting it they help protect infants who are too young to be vaccinated, but have the greatest risk of serious complications, including death.”
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I like the image of "cocooning" the babies with immunized family members.