To date, no cases have been confirmed in Wilkin County, said Angie Hoffman, RN at Wilkin County Public Health.
"People should really make sure their immunizations are up to date," she said.
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Hofmann said the director has contacted local schools.
Whooping cough, or pertussis, causes an airy cough or one so persistant it causes gagging or vomiting. People should seek medical advice if they have a cough lasting 7 days or longer. If you have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case pertussis, seek medical treatment right away for prophylactic treatment.
Minnesota's last peak year for whooping cough was in 2005 and reported 1,571 total cases. The cough peaks every three to five years.
The state has reported 275 cases this year.
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