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Measles, whooping cough, and immunizations: What you need to know as we head back to school

By Mebane Rash Education NC In June 2025, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) confirmed the first case of measles this year in North Carolina. In July, Haywood County first confirmed six active cases of pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, in children and teens, and that number has since increased to 13. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]

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