Tulare County is experiencing an increase in whooping cough cases and is urging the community to receive vaccinations.

“Infants are particularly vulnerable, and that’s why public health especially encourages people who are pregnant to receive the Tdap vaccine during the 27th through 36th week.” — Dr. Asma Tariq, Tulare County public health officer

The highly contagious bacterial disease can be spread through coughing and cause serious illness, especially in infants.

People with whooping cough experience severe coughing attacks that can last for months.

Infants too young for vaccination are the most vulnerable and pose the greatest risk for hospitalization and death.

Many babies with whooping cough do not cough, but have apnea, life-threatening pauses in breathing. This may cause them

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