Attention all Texans : The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released a chilling alert that cases of pertussis , AKA whooping cough, have spiked in 2025 and continue to rise.

Whooping Cough in Texas

According to DSHS' health alert , Texas had over 3,500 cases of whooping cough through October of this year. This number is almost four times that of positive cases during this time last year. Read More: Lubbock Ranks Within Top 20 Healthiest Counties in Texas

Because 2025 marks the second year of increased cases, DSHS determined a health alert was in order.

What Are the Symptoms of Whooping Cough?

Pertussis is an incredibly contagious bacterial illness that produces symptoms similar to the common cold, so it's often difficult to spot.

If you feel that you

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