In 2012, pertussis, also called whooping cough, had the highest rate of infection reported since 1955, influenced by increased numbers of parents opting out of routine childhood vaccinations for their children.

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In 2012, pertussis, also called whooping cough, had the highest rate of infection reported since 1955, influenced by increased numbers of parents opting out of routine childhood vaccinations for their children.​

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This statement is true. According to the CDC, in 2012, there were over 48,000 cases of pertussis reported in the United States, the highest number since 1955. The increase in cases was partly attributed to a rise in parents choosing not to vaccinate their children.

In 2012, Pertussis, Also Called Whooping Cough, Had the Highest