LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Whooping Cough, or Pertussis, is a highly contagious illness that effects the respiratory system, and is spread through sneezing or coughing.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Whooping Cough cases are on the rise in the U.S. and have returned to pre-pandemic patterns.
Dr. Caitlynn Iddings with Pediatric Adolescent Associates agrees…