The CDC says it's very important to treat whooping cough early and before the coughing fits begin. Early treatment could make the illness less serious and help prevent the spread of it.

Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially among school-aged children — including whooping cough and walking pneumonia. According to the ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to ... Azithromycin is the common treatment for children, according to Siegel. "The condition becomes dangerous when it leads to severe coughing ...

The number of cases is five times higher than in the fall of 2023. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 17,579 whooping cough cases, with the ...