#whooping cough
Additional whooping cough case confirmed on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports the new case is unrelated to the 10 previously reported cases since March. Several of the cases have been in infants too young to be fully vaccinated.
State reports 8 probable cases of whooping cough on Hawai‘i Island
Currently, no one is hospitalized. DOH is working with the families and schools to identify close contacts and encourage them to seek medical attention for preventive care as well as testing if symptomatic.