Pertussis outbreak surges in US, jumps 25-fold since 2023; Is it because of fading immunity or falling vaccination? Who faces the greatest risk and what precautions are needed

Whooping cough cases are surging across the US, with Texas leading in reported infections. Experts attribute this alarming rise to declining vaccination rates and waning immunity. Infants are particularly vulnerable to this dangerous respiratory illness. Health officials urge increased vaccination efforts for all age groups, especially pregnant women, to protect newborns.