In addition to flu shots this year, health officials are recommending whooping cough boosters too, especially for those caring for infants. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, jumped 66 percent in Iowa last year with 651 confirmed cases. State medical director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk says 90% of adults have no immunity to whopping cough. You may not realize you have it if the symptoms don't get severe, but you can still spread the germs.
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