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Pharmacists could be key to Wash. state fight against pertussis epidemic
WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, once was among the most feared childhood diseases and was a frequent killer of young children. Today, it's mostly under control, a testament to the importance of vaccinations.
(THE NEWS: Pertussis cases increase tenfold in Washington over May 2011. For the full story, click here )