SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield-Greene County Health Department has seen an increase in the community’s influenza and pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Over the last three weeks, Greene County flu cases have nearly doubled. In January 2025, the county had one of its highest flu rates since 2003.
Additionally, Greene County saw 21 cases of pertussis in the first 36 days of 2025. This follows a trend of increased cases that began with 72 total cases in 2024. Historically, Greene County sees an average of 13 cases in a 12-month…