FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Whooping cough cases are on the rise across Arkansas, with 486 confirmed cases so far this year, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
Health officials report this is the highest number of cases since 2013, sparking concerns among doctors and families.
Dr. Susan Averitt, a physician at Best Start Pediatric Clinic in Springdale, explained that many individuals initially mistake whooping cough, also known as pertussis, for a common cold…