Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It causes severe coughing fits that often end in a high-pitched whoop. People may experience complications like ...

Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up ...

HOUSTON — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a significant increase in pertussis (whooping cough) ...

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 ...

The most effective way to prevent whooping cough is through vaccination, according to the CDC. The agency recommends everyone from young kids to adults get vaccinated. "This is a part of the ...

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

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If it goes untreated, it can cause pneumonia, infections, and even death. While the whooping cough vaccine is given during ...

Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health ...

Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial ...

Adults who are working with kids who are, particularly, in school settings and the health care settings, it's very important that we get immunized against whooping cough. With patients who have ...