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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (AP) — Health officials have confirmed two cases of whooping cough in Crook County.
Karen Yeargain is the communicable disease coordinator for the county's health department. She tells KTVZ (http://is.gd/SpoYtS ) the cases involve children under the age of 2.
Whooping cough starts out like a cold before developing into a harsh cough that can last up to 12 weeks.
Yeargain and other health officials are trying to prevent the disease from spreading.
Yeargain suggested children get the T-Dap vaccine and encouraged everyone to cover your mouth when you cough, wash your hands and stay home if you're sick.
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