Whooping cough not over in Cobb

At least three more cases of whooping cough have been reported at east Cobb County schools.

Keheley and Shallowford Falls elementary schools both reported confirmed cases Monday, according to school officials. Addison Elementary recently had a case, too, according to Cobb-Douglas Public Health.

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is highly contagious and can be very serious in babies and young children.

Numerous cases have been reported in Cobb schools this year, despite a majority of the children receiving pertussis vaccinations. The Addison student also was immunized.

Other elementary schools with previous cases include Mountain View, Garrison Mill, Timber Ridge and Rocky Mount.

Current research shows that the vaccine may wear off over time, leaving more children susceptible to the disease.

— Alexis Stevens