Pertussis Cases on the Rise in Nebraska

In 2024, a total of 35 cases of Pertussis (Whopping Cough) have been reported in Nebraska compared to 13 reported in 2023. With a recently confirmed case of pertussis in a student residing in the Two Rivers Public Health Department region, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes the importance of taking preventative measures to protect young individuals and communities from pertussis.