A nationwide surge in pertussis cases has resulted in the deaths of infants in several states across the country this year, from Kentucky to Oregon. A UT Health San Antonio infectious diseases ...

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011 has been confirmed in Spokane County last week. According to Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), a child under the ...

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

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling ...

The Kentucky Department for Public Health issued a warning Nov. 24 about the collision of rising national cases of pertussis ...

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

As a doctor and a mother, I’ve been closely watching the recent uptick in whooping cough cases nationwide. According to the CDC, cases of whooping cough have tripled compared to this time last year.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) said cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are rising in the county. “Pertussis can affect people of all ages, but infants, pregnant ...

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

Despite a slowdown compared to the beginning of the year, the number of annual whooping cough cases in Arkansas is projected ...

BOISE, Idaho — A concerning health alert from Boise School District was sent to parents regarding cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. BSD sent an email Wednesday, Dec. 18 urging parents ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...