ARTICLES BY MARCI JOHNSON

Vaccination best way to stop pertussis

The recent pertussis (or whooping cough) related deaths of children in Washington have raised concerns among some Lincoln County residents.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Guest Column: Help prevent spread of RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus – also known simply as RSV – has been active in Lincoln County for the past few weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost all children will have contracted RSV by their second birthday.

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO