STANLY CO., N.C. – Whooping cough has been confirmed in Stanly County. The county health department is urging awareness about the recent cases. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that develops between five and 21 days after exposure. Symptoms include trouble breathing, an d persistent cough which can lead to vomiting and extreme tiredness. Babies are most at risk. Whooping cough is preventable through vaccines for infants and children. The Stanly County Health Department has not released any information about who has the infection. ...read more read less