Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have dramatically increased, with the CDC reporting a rise from 2,116 cases in 2021 to 35,435 in 2024. In 2025 alone, 7,111 cases have already been reported by mid-year, indicating a troubling upward trend. This surge coincides with a notable decrease in vaccination uptake among Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic. Infants and those under a year old remain most at risk of severe complications from this highly contagious respiratory infection, underscoring the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates for community immunity.
In 2024, the U.S. saw 35,435 cases of whooping cough, revealing a concerning surge that highlights decreasing vaccination rates amid ongoing fears from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC emphasizes that by falling vaccination rates against whooping cough and other diseases, the risk to the most vulnerable populations, especially infants, dramatically increases.
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