Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help test a better vaccine?
Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was reported Friday.
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
DHS: Wisconsin whooping cough cases increasing 'significantly'
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, across Wisconsin.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Rising, Especially in Teens, CDC Says
Whooping cough cases are climbing at the fastest pace in years as students across America return to school, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. In figures published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic
Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.
Whooping cough is spiking around the DMV; Here’s what you need to know
After years of being relatively quiet, whooping cough is back with a vengeance. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a very contagious disease. “This disease is only found in humans and what happens is that the bacteria,
Whooping cough cases so far this year surpass 2023 total
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an uptick in whooping cough cases across the state this year.
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Whooping cough: Know common signs and how to prevent it
Whooping cough usually starts with cold-like symptoms. They may last for 1 to 2 weeks and can include signs like: • ...
Whooping cough cases are up across the nation: Here's what you need to know
Healthcare experts are sounding the alarm on a major increase in whooping cough cases as nationwide numbers have tripled ...
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'100-day cough' symptoms to know as another baby dies and cases of whooping cough rise
Whooping cough is sometimes called the "100-day cough" because of how long it can take to recover from it, and it spreads very easily. The first signs of whooping cough are similar to a ...
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Warning of back-to-school spike in whooping cough cases – as 12,200 infections reported this year
WHOOPING cough is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. The first signs of the condition tend to be similar to a cold - such as a runny nose, a sore throat, red and watery eyes ...
Tasmania in early stage of whooping cough epidemic as authorities urge vulnerable to vaccinate
Health authorities are urging at-risk Tasmanians to get vaccinated against the highly infectious illness, as the state is in ...
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How to treat a dry cough in children
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can ... and coughing may be their body’s attempt to remove the object. Signs of choking include: inability to cry or make sounds ...
SFSD: Whooping cough case at Roosevelt High School
A whooping cough case has been confirmed by the South Dakota Department of Health for a student in the Sioux Falls School ...
Whooping cough surges in state, health department says
The town of Manitowoc Rapids was considering ending its contracts with two of the three volunteer fire departments that serve that community and instead sign a contract with the city of Manitowoc.
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Whooping cough cases high in Georgia compared to previous year, CDC data shows
ATLANTA — There have been nearly 11,000 cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, across the United States in 2024. In Georgia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said ...
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Whooping Cough – Here’s How You Can Protect Your Child
Cases of whooping cough are increasing. You can protect your child with vaccinations. Here’s everything you need to know.