(Plain Dealer)(Ed: This has been a major health concern in Orthodox communities, primarily due to ease of travel in close communities as well in some cases, though not all, poor immunization compliance.)
With whooping cough cases up more than 20 percent in Ohio, health officials are urging all residents to make sure they’re up to date on the vaccination that protects against the highly contagious disease.
As of Nov. 2, 901 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, had been reported in Ohio. That’s up from 742 as of that date last year.