whooping cough, California

Highly contagious whooping cough rises in California to highest level in years
Whooping cough — highly contagious and potentially dangerous — has surged in California to levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Ontario County: Why?
Ontario County Public Health has reported an increase in whooping cough cases, with most occurring among college-aged students. The illness, known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, spreading easily through the air and causing swelling in the airways.
California's whooping cough cases 6 times as high as last year — LA County saw 219% rise
California's cases of whooping cough are more than six times as high as last year, and in Los Angeles County, reports of the infectious disease rose by nearly 119%. It reflects a trend seen across the U.
Whooping cough surging in Kane County
After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far. Also known as pertussis, whooping cough
Whooping cough cases continue to rise
As whooping cough case numbers in Whitman County continue to rise, Pullman Chancellor David Cillay encourages residents not to travel if they are experiencing symptoms. The first case of whooping cough in WSU Pullman’s community was reported in late September,
Case of whooping cough confirmed at high school in Montgomery County
The medical term for whooping cough is pertussis, which is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be spread through coughing or sneezing.
Cases of whooping cough rising in California in 2024
Cases of whooping cough rising in California in 2024
Whooping cough cases in California six times higher than last year, report shows
The number of cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in California is over six times more than last year, according to a Sept. 2024 report released by the California Department of Public Health.
Whoopng cough epidemic: Get infants vaccinated on time, expert says
The priority should be vaccinating young people with little airways who are at the highest risk of severe infection, says Immunisation Advisory Centre founder.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in San Diego County, 70% higher than last year
Candace Gyure has been a nurse with San Diego Unified Schools for 17 years. She said illnesses like whooping cough can spread quickly.
Whooping cough cases rise in San Antonio, reaches pre-pandemic levels
Officials say whooping cough cases are rising in San Antonio and show a 230% increase from the cases reported the prior year.
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Cases of whooping cough are surging across Texas
Shetty said people who have or suspect they have whooping cough should stay away from others and contact their health ...
Whooping cough outbreak spreads to Alabama college as case numbers triple
Whooping cough cases in Alabama had increased 300% from 41 cases in 2023 to 123 cases in 2024 as of October 17.
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Whooping cough cases surging in South Dakota
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis ... The cough can last for up to three months, even after treatment with ...
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Marin whooping cough cases level off after spike
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis ... Adolescents and adults typically recover without complications or treatment ...
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Ontario County
CANANDAIGUA, NY — The Ontario County Health Department is reporting an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in the ...
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Is Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Hard To Diagnose?
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious and serious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Classic symptoms include intense, long-lasting coughing that ...
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Health officials urging vaccination as whopping cough, pneumonia cases spike
A spike in whooping cough and pneumonia cases has prompted public health officials to closely monitor case levels at the ...