By Justin Adams | CBS Colorado
Whooping cough cases in Colorado have tripled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.’
As of Aug. 3, Colorado has had 333 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease that is also known as pertussis. At this time last year, Colorado had only seen 90 cases.
“It’s one of the ones that can easily spread and spread rapidly,” said Joyce Bertram, School Director at Bethany Busy Bee Early Learning Center.
Whooping cough is one of the most dangerous, preventable respiratory diseases. It’s also a highly contagious bacterial disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. This is one reason why Bertram takes extra precautions around the infants she watches.