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Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, continue to rise in Lancaster County, according to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.

When I contracted whooping cough a few years ago, I thought there must have been a mistake. Surely this antiquated disease couldn't still be active in the 21st century? But what started as a two ...

Kids who are not up to date on vaccinations will be excluded from school or daycare unless they have an exemption.