LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Whooping cough cases continue to rise across the country and in Kentucky, with the state reporting the highest number of cases in more than a decade.
The highly contagious respiratory infection has symptoms similar to a common cold, with a runny nose, sneezing and a mild cough that becomes more severe. It spreads through coughs and sneezes, mainly impacting young children and babies.
If untreated, the coughing fits can cause vomiting, exhaustion and difficulty breathing…