Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.

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Federal data show cases of pertussis – commonly known as whooping cough – in the state of Washington jumped more than 2,200%.

Rates of whooping cough in the U.S. continue to climb, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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Early signs of whooping cough are like common cold symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose and low-grade fever. Babies with whooping cough may have trouble breathing, turn blue or stop breathing.