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return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 18 days ago

'Fighting to breathe': Whooping cough surges as vaccination rate falters

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'Fighting to breathe': Whooping cough surges as vaccination rate falters

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return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 18 days ago
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There have been 8,064 reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S., compared with 3,835 for the same time in 2024, according to CDC data.
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    Does this mean a resurgence of juggalos? Whoop whoop!

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      Let’s hope not. They already don’t know how vaccines OR magnets work

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        But they don’t deny that they work.

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          Just tell them vaccines are miracles.

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          Anti-vaxxers do

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    Well I am fucked, I already have an autoimmune disease and lung problems so…

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      So sorry to hear this. This isn’t just lazy policy or sticking it to the poors, this is Eugenics. They think we’ll be “stronger” if all the “weak people” die off.

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    Vaccinate yourself & those dear to you!

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    My vaccinated 15yo caught it. Was scary as hell, and he is typically quite healthy and in good shape.

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    All the classics are coming back! Thank a MAGAt today.

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