chickenpox outbreaks hit Clark County schools

Health officials urge vaccines as whooping cough, chickenpox surge in Clark County
Officials say that just in the first two months of the school year they reported that there were 168 whooping cough cases. Medical officials claim there is also a surge in chicken
Whooping cough, chickenpox outbreaks hit Clark County schools
Clark County Public Health officials are warning residents about a rise in whooping cough cases and chickenpox outbreaks hitting the county, impacting three schools.
Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in 2 months in Clark County
Three schools have been impacted by chickenpox outbreaks. The majority of whooping cough and chickenpox cases are among unvaccinated children, the county said.
Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington
Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health officials say could’ve been prevented.
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