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

Hoover said she's seen a lot of pneumonia cases this fall, both in adults and children. She said many people think it's just ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Whooping cough cases are at an all-time high. The CDC reports cases are five times higher than last ...

Two-year-old Lydia is battling Sanfilippo Syndrome type B, an incurable genetic disease that mainly affects the brain and ...

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Over the last week, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has reported that both tuberculosis (TB) and pertussis (whooping cough) have been on the rise across the state. TB cases ...

The University of Alabama in Huntsville confirmed cases of whooping cough have been identified on campus. UAH says they are taking precautions and are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to ...

Mayo Clinic says a case of whooping cough typically starts with mild symptoms that are similar to the common cold.

Whooping cough cases in Alabama had increased 300% from 41 cases in 2023 to 123 cases in 2024 as of October 17.

While bronchitis is generally less severe and often resolves with minimal intervention, pneumonia can lead to ...

This story has been updated to add new information. Nine cases of whooping cough has been confirmed at Loveland City Schools, according to Andrew Setters, the spokesperson for the district.

(WKYT)—Today’s Good Question is: Do seniors 65 and older need to take a booster for whooping cough? What is the danger to seniors? It depends on how long it’s been since you last had your ...