Walgreens: Cases of whooping cough up four times in Washington

DEERFIELD, Ill. - As Washington reaches more than four times the number of reported whooping cough cases compared to the same time last year, Walgreens has responded by continuing to offer vaccinations that provide protection against pertussis (whooping cough) at all of its more than 130 pharmacies throughout the state. The Washington State Department of Health is urging vaccination, Walgreens reported. 

 

“We support the recommendations of health officials and stress that vaccination is the best protection people can get from whooping cough,” said Sepi Soleimanpour, Washington regional healthcare director for Walgreens. “Walgreens pharmacists continue to play an important role in providing more convenient access to vaccinations and other preventive services in communities across the state.”

 

Walgreens pharmacists in Washington can administer immunizations to anyone age 7 and older.