Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Iowa, state public health officials say. There have been 72 cases of whooping cough ...

When it comes to seasonal illnesses, few are as dreaded - or as preventable - as whooping cough. The violent coughing fits, the struggle to breath, and the high pitched "whoop" sound that some people ...

It's highly infectious and definitely not a welcome guest. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise with outbreaks across the country, leaving some parents of infants wondering whether ...

Health officials in the U.K. are warning the public about a concerning rise in whooping cough after cases soared 250% this year. Between July and November, there were 716 reported cases of pertussis, ...

Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to know about the ongoing ...

Eight high school students and one middle school student were infected with whooping cough in the past two weeks, according to the Port Washington-Saukville School District. The district reports eight ...

Coughing is more than a minor annoyance; it can reveal important clues about your health. According to a study published in PLOS One, understanding whether your cough is dry, wet, or wheezing helps ...

The CVS MinuteClinic in York reports viral upper respiratory infections, a few cases of COVID and strep throat. The providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Central Virginia Health District (CVHD) is informing students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University and other colleges in the area, as well as the surrounding community ...