Map Shows US States Where 'Deadly' Whooping Cough Rising
Five times as many cases of the potentially fatal illness have been reported so far in 2024, compared with the same time last year.
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data shows
Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases this year than at this point in time last year.
Minnesota whooping cough numbers highest in eight years
Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years. The state health department reports more than a thousand cases of the respiratory infection so far this year. Last year,
Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US
U.S. health officials say whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that so far this year there have been about 18,
Why Parents Should Fear Whooping Cough: A Rising Threat to Kids
Whooping cough is highly contagious, especially for infants. Vaccination and hygiene are essential to prevent its spread.
‘A few cases’ of whooping cough found at SDSU
Whooping Cough has been identified in a few students at South Dakota State University. In an email to students and faculty, the South Dakota Department of Health said they found “a few cases” at the school.
US health officials say whooping cough has hit a decade-high level
Whooping cough usually peaks every three to five years, and the latest numbers indicate a return to levels before the pandemic.
Ask the doctors: Vaccination is the best safeguard against whooping cough
Whooping cough is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection. Also known as pertussis, it poses a particular threat to infants. You’re hearing about it right now because the disease is on the rise.
Whooping cough cases surge nationwide
Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious-disease specialist at Memorial Hermann, joins Houston's Morning Show to talk about the rising number of whooping cough cases across the country.
Whooping cough cases surge in Oklahoma, US: What to know, symptoms to watch for
The highly infectious respiratory disease is circulating through the US and Oklahoma. Here's what to know about the spread ...
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Whooping cough cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects children and adults alike - though it's more common and concerning in infants and toddlers. The infection primarily affects ...
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Whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases are up. Here's what to know and how to help keep your family safe.
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 ...
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Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Whooping cough (pertussis ... "Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because the dry cough may be mistaken for a virus," Siegel said. Adults can be treated with doxycycline, a type of ...
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How Whooping Cough Spreads
The infection itself can last over three months. If an adult has it, whooping cough can be transmitted to children too young to have been fully vaccinated, such as babies or teenagers and ...
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How to Know If You Need a Whooping Cough Vaccine As Cases Rise
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious illness ... Older children and adults get a similar vaccine, called Tdap, which protects against the same illnesses but contains smaller ...
Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself
CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent ...