Missouri: 10-Fold Whooping Cough Surge, 3,000+ Flu Cases

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Missouri health officials report whooping cough cases surged seven-fold while flu cases remain lower than previous seasons through December 7, 2024.

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Flu cases hit 3,000 in Missouri from October through December, falling short of last season's February peak of 9,600 weekly cases.

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Heart disease patients face 6-times higher risk of heart attacks within a week after flu diagnosis, warns Missouri's chief medical officer.

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Medical experts tackle complex task of distinguishing between COVID-19, flu, and RSV symptoms as winter respiratory illnesses converge.

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COVID-19 spreads most aggressively in first eight days, with potential transmission starting three days before symptoms surface.

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RSV vaccine eligibility expands to adults 75+, at-risk adults 60-74, pregnant women, and infants under 8 months.

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Pharmacists must obtain healthcare provider prescriptions before administering RSV vaccines to eligible patients.

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Decreased TDAP vaccination rates correlate directly with Missouri's surge in whooping cough infections.

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COVID-19 patients report lingering taste and smell alterations that persist months after initial infection.

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Local healthcare providers offer walk-in and appointment-based vaccination services before peak flu season hits December-February.

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