"DOH Probes Whooping Cough Outbreak on Hawaii Island"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of whooping cough and eight probable cases on Hawaii Island, with no current hospitalizations. The cases are not linked to a previous cluster in Oahu. The public is urged to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms and to ensure vaccination against whooping cough, as it can lead to serious complications, especially in infants.