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Health officials: Pertussis outbreak reported in western Marathon County
A Pertussis outbreak has been identified in Athens, west of Wausau, with several cases now confirmed, according to the Marathon County Health Department. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can affect anyone and can be very dangerous for pregnant people, babies, and people with weakened immune systems. Whooping cough is...
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