<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4MKFeU_1BQ1Q2Li00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4MKFeU_1BQ1Q2Li00" width="682" height="431" ></figure>The DeKalb County Health Department says it is seeing an increase in cases of what is commonly known as whooping cough.The department says there have been five reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness within the last week. Officials say the illness is most concerning for infants, young children and older adults.Health officials are asking residents to take steps to prevent the spread of the illness by washing their hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick and staying up to date on vaccinations.Most people develop symptoms five to 10 days after exposure. Symptoms can include a runny nose, sneezing, mild fever and a cough that may produce a whooping sound.More information can be found on the health department's website by clicking here.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rfn0M_1BQ1Q2Li00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rfn0M_1BQ1Q2Li00" width="1200" height="675" ><figcaption>CDC CDC</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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The DeKalb County Health Department says it is seeing an increase in cases of what is commonly known as whooping cough. The department says there have been five reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness within the last week. Officials say the illness is most concerning for infants, young children and older adults.

DeKalb County reports increase in whooping cough cases

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The DeKalb County Health Department says it is seeing an increase in cases of what is commonly known as whooping cough. The department says there have been

DeKalb County reports increase in whooping cough cases

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