Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Whooping cough is back with a vengeance: Here’s what you need to know
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by an intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." The illness spreads from person to person through the air, carried by droplets excreted by sneezes and coughs.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
Prevention in the form of vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, the CDC says; the agency recommends that children get the DTaP vaccine and adolescents and adults get the TDaP vaccine.
Whooping Cough Cases Hit Decade-High in the US: Prevention Tips You Need to Know
Whooping cough cases in the US hit a decade-high with over 32000 reported in 2024 Learn about symptoms vaccine schedules and expert prevention tips to stay safe
US records highest whooping cough cases in a decade; know the symptoms, causes and complications of pertussis
The United States witnessed decade-high cases of whooping cough. More than 32,000 cases have been recorded this year, according to the CDC. Read on to know more about whooping cough, its causes, symptoms and complications.
Whooping cough cases the highest they've been in decade
Via CNN - It’s a respiratory illness that may start out like a cold, but the cough that accompanies pertussis can last for weeks or months
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Respiratory illnesses and norovirus rising in northeastern Wisconsin. Here's what you need to know
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Whooping cough emerges as a rising threat to public health
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CDC Releases Data Revealing Whooping Cough Cases Increased More Than Sixfold Since 2023
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New Hampshire sees increase in number of whooping cough cases; trends back to pre-pandemic levels
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Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers
Dr. Newland said whooping cough, sometimes referred to as pertussis, often presents similar symptoms as the common cold. This can include fever, runny nose, and eventually an aggressive cough.
This Illness Is Surging Right Now, And The Signs In Kids Aren't As Easy To Spot
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