HHS reports more than triple the number of whooping cough cases compared to 2023

Cavalier County Health District encourages individuals to verify immunization status

BISMARCK, ND - As of Oct. 23, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported 73 cases of pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) so far in 2024, compared to 17 cases in all of 2023. Cases have occurred in 11 counties, compared to two counties last year. Cases range from infants to adults, and four inf…