In 2012 in Oregon, there were 910 cases of pertussis in 2012, compared with 328 cases during the same time in 2011. The case ages ranged from 8 days to 90 years; median age was 10 years old. Twenty-five infants were hospitalized; 24 of them were 3 months old or younger.

The majority of cases occurred in the Portland Metro area, though there were cases reported throughout the state. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends pregnant women get a Tdap booster vaccination during each and every pregnancy; Oregon's standing orders follow that recommendation.

2012 cases by county.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors pertussis cases nationwide. 

Resources

Tos ferina: Información en español

• Read the October 2012 CD Summary on pertussis (10/23/12) (pdf)
• Listen to NPR's Morning Edition coverage of pertussis in Oregon (6/11/12)
• Information about pertussis, including resources for parents, physicians and public health professionals
• Read the April 2012 CD Summary on pertussis (pdf)
• See all vaccine-preventable disease activity in Oregon
• AAP Pertussis Vaccine Outreach Letter
• Follow Oregon Immunization Program on Facebook and Twitter
• Read about the pertussis epidemic in Washington state
• Watch a video on whooping cough and the importance of vaccination
• Indian Health Service pertussis update 
• Pertussis poster for child care facilities (Spanish version)
• Pertussis poster for parents/schools
• Pertussis poster for workplace 
• Pertussis facts for schools in Spanish
• Pertussis communications toolkit

 Case Counts by Year, Oregon, 2002-2012