Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

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Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, ...

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The California Area School District is warning parents after students were potentially exposed to whooping cough.

The Dangers for Young Children While whooping cough can affect people of all ages, Dr. Horton emphasizes that young children, especially those under one year old, are at the greatest risk.

Sauls says if you are diagnosed with whooping cough, stay home from school or work for five days after starting antibiotics. If you think your child has whooping couch or may have come into ...

It is known as whooping cough because of the whooping sound people ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends: DTaP for young children at 2, 4, 6 and 15-18 months and 4-6 ...

Horton encourages parents to get their children vaccinated for whooping cough, saying symptoms could be more mild if they do get it. Bartlesville Schools is asking parents to keep their children ...

What gives? The 100-day cough What makes whooping cough so dangerous are its severity, longevity and the high risks it poses for children — particularly infants. Children hospitalized with ...

“If you think you or your child may have whooping cough, you can get tested though your healthcare provider, and there are antibiotics that can reduce the severity and duration of the illness.