Whooping Cough Case Reported at Lincoln High School
A case of whooping cough has been confirmed at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, prompting the school district to alert families and advise them to monitor for symptoms. The state has reported 170 cases of whooping cough this year, a significant increase from the five-year average of 33 cases. The illness, which spreads through respiratory droplets, is particularly dangerous for infants, children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Parents are urged to contact their physician if symptoms appear.
