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Vaccination rates for whooping cough fell from 73% in 2019 to 65% last year among children between 1.5 and 3 years old, DOH said Friday.

The state Department of Health calls the rise "staggering," and notes that it coincides with a drop in whooping cough vaccination rates among young children.

This year, more than a third of whooping cough cases have been among people 11 to 19 years old. For this reason, the C.D.C. recommends that children get a booster shot at 11 or 12 years old.

If your child is not up to date on vaccinations, you can book them through the public health app. Vaccines are also available at Frontier Pharmacy for those over five years old by calling 604-894 ...