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Do older adults get a whooping cough? A comprehensive guide

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that many believe only affects children. However, a significant portion of reported cases involves adults, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of whooping cough cases in 2019 involved individuals aged 20 and older. Do older adults get a whooping cough? Yes, they do, and the health implications can be serious.