Pertussis outbreaks still occur in the United States.

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Despite the availability of a pertussis vaccine, outbreaks of the disease still occur in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were over 48,000 reported cases of pertussis in the United States in 2012. While the number of cases has decreased since then, outbreaks still occur, particularly among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated populations.

Pertussis Outbreaks Still Occur in the United States