Health officials shared information and tips regarding whooping cough with The Herald-Dispatch Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in ...

Whooping cough has been surging in the United States for months and the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control ...

Whooping cough cases have surged to their highest levels since 2014, with health experts urging vaccinations and preventative ...

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

If you’ve heard the telltale cough and seen an infant gasp for breath, it’s easy to understand why a pertussis outbreak strikes fear in a parent’s heart ...

Whooping cough is particularly dangerous for young children and infants, who can experience severe complications, such as pneumonia, seizures, or even death. Adults and older children may also be ...

Schools have been sending a letter to families when a case of pertussis is identified by a health care provider or the ...

Health care professionals have confirmed whooping cough outbreaks in West Virginia and Ohio.Four cases have been reported at ...

AT THAT POINT, THE TREATMENT WILL STOP THE ... every ten years for adults, and during pregnancy."We recommend pregnant moms get whooping cough vaccine in the third trimester of pregnancy, so ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. has seen a significant increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases since mid-December 2024. With over 32,000 reported ...