Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 17,579 whooping cough cases, with the ...

The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by an intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." The illness spreads from person to person through the air ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5.

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in 2024 surpassed totals seen in recent years and marked the highest case count since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whooping cough affects people of all ages, but the Kent County Health Department is warning that it can be more severe and deadly for people with chronic illnesses and babies.

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 ...

Also, a person may not get severe whooping cough symptoms but someone else around them, Pepper said. What to do if you suspect whooping cough?

According to data from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, as of June 30, the state has seen 63 cases ...

As whooping cough cases increase, here’s what parents should know to keep their families safe.