Pertussis – a disease commonly referred to as whooping cough – is spreading quickly, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

They did recognize that adults with weakened immune systems and chronic respiratory illnesses are at elevated risk for severe ...

San Antonio Metro Health confirms there has been a more than 300% spike of Whooping Cough cases in 2024, compared to 2023.

The U.S. has seen an increase in whooping cough cases this year, with five times more cases being reported compared to this ...

Multiple cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported at a Chicago high school, officials ...

This spike has raised concerns among health professionals.

Getting a vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough. Doctors say teenagers and adults should get a booster every 10 years. Dr. Goldman says symptoms for whooping cough can be different ...

The DTaP vaccine is given to children to protect against whooping cough and other illnesses. There's a different version for adults that also covers tetanus. Polansky said it's recommended adults ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Cases of pertussis have been detected among Rochester high school students and the broader community. The ...

(WSAZ) - Whooping cough cases ... the congestion and cough,” she said. “That can last two-three weeks. This is the most contagious phase. If left untreated, it can develop into deep, mucus ...

“It gets its name from the whooping sound that often follows a coughing spell. “Symptoms generally include those of a cold, such as runny nose and cough that gradually worsens. Older children and ...

There is a whooping cough vaccine: the "Tdap" vaccine — which stands for tetanus, diptheria and pertussis. Officials recommend kids get a single dose at age 11 or 12. Adults who have never ...