The U.S. confirmed at least a dozen deaths from whooping cough last year, according to preliminary figures released this week by the CDC. That marks the most fatalities from the bacterial infection since a 2017 surge of the illness, which is also known as pertussis.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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