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 ...

According to Dr. Hawkinson, some areas of the country are also seeing higher cases of norovirus. Add in whooping cough, ...

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'.

The most up-to-date data from the CDC, which was released in early November, showed Pennsylvania and New York had reported the most cases of whooping cough at more than 2,000 each. Ohio, Wisconsin, ...

Ohio, Wisconsin, Washington, and California all have more than 1,000 cases reported so far. Dr. Newland said whooping cough, sometimes referred to as pertussis, often presents similar symptoms as ...