Whooping cough cases in Florida have soared this year, marking an 81% increase from 2024’s number.

As of Sept. 27, 2025, there have been 1,295 cases reported to the Florida Department of Health (DOH), compared to 715 cases for the entirety of 2024, according to the department’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report.

    • Bennyboybumberchums@lemmy.world
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      26 days ago

      You tell us. Since the increase starts in 2023.

      2023 = 85 cases

      2024 = 715 cases

      2025 = 1295 cases

      Something is going on there for a long time.