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Louisiana has had 110 cases of pertussis reported so far this year, the health department said – already approaching the 154 cases reported for all of 2024. Cases are on the rise nationally, too.

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Excel Pest Services released a study of the least and most affected states for pest infestations. See where Louisiana falls and the most common pests.

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The Louisiana Department of Health warned that whooping cough cases are on track for a record high this year, "more than has been seen annually in the state for at least 35 years." ...