Texas is on track to reach a record number of whooping cough cases, with Bexar County already reporting over 200 infections among children. Officials and public health agencies emphasize preventative measures, particularly vaccination, to stem the growing tide of this respiratory disease.

A school-aged child in California has died from a rare complication of measles, years after recovering from the original illness as an infant. The tragic case has ignited questions about lingering risks and prompted infectious disease expert Dr. Simone Wildes to offer important insights.