States take on Pertussis as Disease Cases Resurge Around the Nation

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In US, it was reported that pertussis disease has increased recently:

States take on Pertussis as Disease Cases Resurge Around the Nation

Reports of pertussis have reached startling numbers in communities around the nation in recent months, leading to renewed attention to the common infectious disease.
Despite the resurgence, public health workers caution that such outbreaks are not unexpected and should serve as important immunization reminders.

Vaccination is the most effective way of disease prevention, second only to hand washing. Yet, we occasionally take the vaccination lightly as some diseases are rarely reported nowadays. In fact, the vaccination is the tool that help us to fight against smallpox, polio and many others. So, we should adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule to safeguard the best interest of children.