Whooping cough is a highly contagious illness caused by bacteria, which in some cases can lead to severe health complications or even be fatal.

GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccines and boosters, as ‘staggeringly high’ case numbers soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.

Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough ...

This is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re starting to see the impact of waning immunization uptake in pertussis.” ...

The Washington State Department of Health is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of whooping cough ...

The trial will be conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in partnership with Emergent BioSolutions.

Meanwhile, COVID activity remained low amid a shift in variant proportions and RSV levels rose in 3 US regions.

Pertussis cases continue to pop up across Alabama as public health officials confirm a drastic increase in 2024.

Whooping cough, which often starts with flu-like symptoms, poses a significant threat to infants. Characterized by a "whoop" ...

Erie County saw its largest pertussis outbreak since at least 2012 when 15 people tested positive in September for the vaccine-preventable bacterial illness commonly known as whooping cough. By ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and urging individuals to get ...

TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Whooping cough is spreading rapidly across Washington, now affecting 31 counties. The highest rates are ...