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Researches Say New Strain Of Whooping Cough Immune To Vaccine

By: Cody Murphy
Updated: February 8, 2013
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PEORIA-- Researches Say A New Strain Of Whooping Cough Is Immune To Vaccine

Researches in Philadelphia have seen about a dozen cases of a new strain of whooping cough.

Though similar to the strain that has affected the country in the past few months, the difference is the new strain is immune to the current vaccine.

Doctors say the new strain doesn't appear to be deadly but they do still recommend you get a vaccine shot to fight against other germs that cause whooping cough.

Some Symptoms of whooping cough include: Dry & Irritated throat, High Temperatures, vomiting and Runny Nose.

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