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Last year, following an outbreak the state had not seen in years, Kentucky ultimately reported 543 cases of whopping cough.

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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year.