Measles cases rise. Other preventive diseases can be followed

As United Countries are struggling with increased measles and spreading cases in several states, another disease that can be intended in vaccines is spreading quietly throughout the country.

This year, there was at least there 7,599 cases of whooping coughAlso known as the thick cough, an increase of 3473 cases at this time last year, according to the last centers of control and prevention of diseases. With a record number of parents who seek to obtain exemptions from the vaccine for their children and childhood vaccination rates, more fascism from measles, a afternic cough time and other diseases is not only likely, they are inevitable.

“When vaccination rates decrease, the first disease you will see its appearance is measles because it is very contagious, but others will follow,” says Ary Braun, a pediatrician at Texas, the current measles outbreak, and a spokesman for the American Children’s Academy. “This is an annoying direction.”

Last year, there was 285 cases of measles Throughout 2024. This year, cases have already increased to more than 700, and two children Died. Children were also dying of whooping cough. In Louisiana, two infants have died due to illness in the past six months – the first deaths of the state from the disease since 2018 – to a The last statement By the state’s general surgeon. In January, the South Dakota Ministry of Health announced a child He died due to the common infection of the influenza and a lot of whooping cough. In February, the Local Ministry of Health in Washington confirmed that the child of Spokan Province is less than 5 years old He died because of the thorny coughThe first in the state since 2011.

A type of bacterial infection, whooping cough is spread through respiratory drops when the affected person counted or sneezes. It causes flu -like symptoms and fast cough. It is known with the distinctive “drew” voice with a high tone when someone inhales after a coughing seizure. This disease is especially dangerous for children because it can interfere with their breathing.

On the national level, there were 35,435 cases of whooping cough in 2024, compared to 7,063 in 2023, according to Temporary monitoring report From the Center for Disease Control. And hit the cases Decrease 2,116 in 2021 Because of the social distance during the Covid-19s and are still recovery in 2023. However, the numbers of 2024 exceeded 18,617 cases seen in 2019 and 15,609 cases in 2018.

This disease can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and death. Babies and young children are especially at risk. About a third of infants under the age of six months and who went down with a thick cough in 2024 the hospital request.

“The essence of the disease is that it is caused by these specific bacteria, Puriestila coughAmy Edwards, a professor participating in pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine at Kis Western Revies University, says:

Vaccination is the best way to protect against infection and severe diseases. The diphtheria vaccine, custody and a lot of whooping cough, or DTAP are given in five doses in childhood and early childhood. In the end, the immunity resulting from the vaccination and natural infection fades, and it is recommended for a reinforced shot at the age of 11 or 12 and every 10 years, including for adults. The Center for Control of Diseases is advised to obtain a supporter during each pregnancy.