A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States.

Here is a round-up of the main signs and treatment for whooping cough as well as advice on how to ease the symptoms ...

A new vaccine being developed for whooping cough could offer better protection and stop the virus spreading, scientists have said. Eleven babies died among about 15,000 cases of whooping cough ...

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has bounced ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Whooping cough cases are on the rise across the country, and are also high here in Michigan. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

Whooping cough is highly preventable, but waning vaccine rates are leading to more outbreaks and even some infant deaths.

Four cases of whooping cough have been identified over the past month among the 40,000 students attending UC Davis, the university has reported. UCD distributed a letter from the Yolo County Health ...

Whooping cough cases are surging in Louisiana, a trend that "could result in a record high for 2025 — more than has been seen annually in the state for at least 35 years," according to a news release ...

Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination ...