Nearly 2,000 pertussis cases have been reported in Texas . Though reporters may be writing about Texas this year , they could easily be writing about New York or Georgia next , she said . The vaccine is available at no cost to parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against the disease. Ten cases are estimated to occur for every one that 's reported . Nationwide , the number of cases is down this year , the CDC says .
Nearly 2,000 pertussis cases have been reported in Texas . The vaccine is available at no cost to parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against the disease. Ten cases are estimated to occur for every one that 's reported . Nationwide , the number of cases is down this year , the CDC says .