Marshall Health Network has confirmed multiple cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Putnam and Cabell Counties, West Virginia. The outbreak includes cases at Hurricane High School.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The reported outbreak of whooping cough in West Virginia underscores the critical importance of robust health monitoring systems and timely information dissemination. Leveraging mobile applications for real-time updates and notifications could significantly improve outbreak management and community awareness. This proactive approach could assist in containing such outbreaks more effectively by providing residents with instant access to preventative measures and vaccination information.
Source: Whooping cough outbreak reported in Putnam and Cabell Counties – West Virginia MetroNews
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