Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US
There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough reported so far in 2024, the most at this point in the year since 2014, when cases topped 21,800.
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 and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Whooping cough cases jump sharply in 2024, back in line with pre-pandemic levels
The CDC reported that more than five times as many whooping cough cases have been recorded compared to 2023 in a return to pre-pandemic levels.
What to Know About the Whooping Cough Outbreak Raising Concern
Whooping cough is another word for pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes intense coughing fits, according to the CDC. People who have whooping cough usually make a high-pitched “whoop” sound when they breathe in after a coughing fit.
Whooping cough cases surge in USA; deadly signs to watch out for
There has been a fourfold increase in whooping cough cases in the USA this season. The illness, particularly severe in infants, starts with mild cold-like symptoms but can escalate to life-threatening complications like pneumonia and seizures.
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 and symptoms.
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,
How bad is WA’s whooping cough outbreak? Cases have reached highest levels since 2015
Only four years since 1958 have seen a higher number of whooping cough cases, according to the Washington state Department of Health.
Whooping cough cases soar in Dane County
The county and Wisconsin have seen more cases than any year since 2014, as the contagious bacterial disease is spreading more nationwide.
Whooping Cough Is Spreading Quickly. Here’s How To Prevent It
Whooping cough is on the rise. There is some controversy over what might be the best vaccine strategy. For now, Tdap appears to be the best choice.
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Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level
Whooping cough used to be very common until a vaccine was introduced in the 1950s, which is now part of routine childhood ...
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 ...
What parents need to know as whooping cough cases surge
The CDC also notes that babies under 1 year of age and anyone with a compromised immune system or moderate to severe ...
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Whooping cough cases surge to decade high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday that whooping cough cases for this time of year hit their highest level in a decade. With 18,506 cases reported so far in 2024, the ...
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Severe spike in whooping cough cases for kids in Wisconsin
There's a severe spike in whooping cough for kids in Wisconsin, with more than 1,000 cases this year compared to 51 cases ...