Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.

Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up from 51 cases reported last year.

Whooping Cough cases are climbing across the nation, including in Rhode Island. The respiratory infection is highly contagious, with most cases seen in children. The superintendent said there are at least four current Whooping Cough cases at Portsmouth High School.

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