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Washington state officials investigating pertussis cases

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A growing number of pertussis cases are being investigated in the Vancouver, Wash., area, a health official said.

Since July, the Clark County, Wash., health department has investigated 38 cases of the illness also known as whooping cough. Of those, 25 are confirmed, five are probable cases and eight are suspect cases.

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