This morning, Dr. Elyse Portillo, an emergency room physician at Texas Children’s Hospital, appeared on Fox 26 to discuss the recent increase in whooping cough cases. During the segment, Dr. Portillo explained how whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness and outlined reasons why it poses a significant concern for children and families.
Dr. Portillo provided information on how the infection spreads and offered guidance on measures to protect children and their families from contracting the illness.
