T his week, the Deschutes County Health Department noted an upward trend in cases of the flu and whooping cough in Central Oregon, compared to previous years. Deschutes County Pub ...

Across the U.S., the rate of whooping cough in 2024 was more than 400 percent higher than in 2023, with more than 35,000 ...

If your child’s doctor says that your child does not have whooping cough, ask for a note telling the school that your child’s cough is not pertussis and that they can return to school and ...

There are two theories to explain the sharp pain that strikes the side of the abdomen when going for a jog. One reason side ...

Oklahoma reports a surge in whooping cough and upper respiratory illnesses, prompting hospitals to advise when to seek emergency care amid rising cases of flu and other upper respiratory illnesses.

Is there a new illness that’s causing lingering coughs? When should you see a doctor for a cough that’s hanging around? We ...

Whooping cough’s medical name is Pertussis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pertussis is caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the ...

Dr. Michelle Migliore, DO from the St. Joseph County Department of Health talked about some of the possible reasons behind the recent rise of 'whooping cough'.

Holiday cheer is in the air, and so are infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whooping cough cases in the United States are ...

Hardin County has received a limited supply of Tdap vaccine to protect people against whooping cough following an outbreak ...

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