U of I sees increase in whooping cough cases
McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose and throat. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is easily spread from person-to-person.
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included in seven outbreaks, one of which is here in Jefferson County.
WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.
Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on the rise
Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Tri-Cities
Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise in the Tri-Cities.In 2023, there were zero cases of the illness reported to the Benton Frankl
Whooping Cough cases on the rise in Alabama
As of today, there are almost 200 cases across the state and more than 50 of those are in the Tennessee Valley.
'It's almost like a coughing attack': Whooping cough cases on the rise
Outbreaks aren't rare, but they're not necessarily common, according to Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health. He said there are several factors that could be leading to the uptick in cases.
Washington sees massive spike in whooping cough cases, 25% of cases from The Puget Sound
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re starting to see the impact of waning immunization uptake in pertussis.” ...
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Whooping Cough Cases Are Spiking, CDC Warns
Cases of whooping cough are five times higher than at this time a year ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Washington hit with steep hike in whooping cough cases
Washington residents are being alerted to a big increase in whooping cough cases in the state. The Washington State ...
Doctors call for whooping cough vaccination uptake amid worst year on record for cases
Whooping cough cases across Australia have passed 40,000 in a year for the first time since recording began more than 30 ...
whooping cough cases on the rise
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