Health officials say 2012 was the nation's worst year for whooping cough in nearly six decades....
2012 Was Worst Year For Whooping Cough Since 1955
By MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press: Health
Fri, 01/04/2013 - 11:01am
Topics: health public health virus whooping cough
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