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Analysis: Pertussis Prompts Review Of Immunization Exemption Law

By Peter Biello | February 9, 2013

Lawmakers are reconsidering the philosophical and religious exemption to the childhood immunization law in the face of a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. They’re also set to discuss the contentious end-of-life bill next week. VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with Peter Biello about the week in legislative news.

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Vt. Offers Free Vaccine To Stem Whooping Cough Epidemic

By Steve Zind | December 19, 2012

State health officials say turnout was strong at a series of clinics held today to vaccinate Vermonters for Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.

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Vt. Health Commissioner: Adults Should Get Pertussis Vaccination

By Bob Kinzel | December 13, 2012

Vermont Health Commissioner Harry Chen says an epidemic of pertussis, or whooping cough, has hit the state and he wants everyone over the age of 19 to get a special booster shot in the coming weeks.

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Health Department Says Whooping Cough Cases Rising

By VPR | August 9, 2012

The state Health Department says cases of whooping cough are increasing in Vermont. The state says there have been 201 confirmed cases this year – and 68 of them have been reported from June 1 through August 8.

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A Spike In Whooping Cough Cases

By VPR | December 7, 2011

The Vermont Health Department says the number of cases of whooping cough is continuing to go up in the state. In the last six weeks, there have been 26 confirmed cases. There have been 47 cases this year.