Health officials in Washington State saw a huge spike in whooping cough cases in 2024 compared to 2023.
According to a report by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), there were a total of 2,040 cases statewide in 2024 and only 87 cases reported the year before.
Of the 2,040 cases, teenagers aged 14-18 ranked highest with 524 cases statewide. Seniors aged 65 and over accounted for only 24 cases…