Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, September 14, 2012  Concerns over pertusis may lead to 7th grade booster shot for all Iowa students

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Vaccination age lowered from 14 to 10.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  The Illinois school code has changed for the 2012-2013 school year, 6th and 9th graders are required to have the pertussis vaccine.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for December 1, we're just trying to stay healthy by monitoring cough that could indicate pertussis.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The Pike County Missouri Health Department has confirmed a case of whooping cough in Bowling Green.

Friday, October 28, 2011  VIDEO ADDED: A former world-class ballerina is facing a life and death situation. Rachel Phillips and her husband Steven have ties to the Tri-States, but for the last few years have spent most of their days in a Vermont hospital.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Pollen levels are still reasonably high, but they won't be for much longer. Relief is on the way!

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Reminder to students: Free MMR vaccinations in the QU cafeteria on Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  There is one confirmed case of Whooping Cough in Morgan County, Illinois.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Cedar Rapids, Iowa schools are set to offer whooping cough vaccines next month as the bacterial infection continues to spread across Iowa.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Studies have shown people who exercise on a regular basis at moderate intensity have a more protection against some illnesses, that's according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Iowa has seen a 33 percent increase in whooping cough this year over the previous five-year average.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  We have some important information about whooping cough in this KHQA safe Family Health Report.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  In your KHQA Safe Family Report, the Adams County Health Department has confirmed it third case of pertussis in the area.