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Pertussis surge in California with high 1986 cases
Doctors report 241 pertussis cases in California as of October 11 1986 the highest for this period since 1974. Southern San Joaquin Valley Tulare and Kings counties show the largest cluster with over 60 cases and a one month old infant death. Kern County also sees rising figures eight cases year to date up 266 percent from 1985. Public health urges immunizations and lists county clinics and December immunization sessions in Buttonwillow Shafter Wasco with fees and eligibility details.
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Leon M Hobertson
M.D
Kern County
California
San Joaquin Valley
Tulare
Kings Counties
Office of Vital Statistics
Health Department
Kern County Health