Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...
Texas reports cases of whooping cough triple from last year as cooler weather arrives
As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas ...
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with ...
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Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via ...
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Re-emergence of Pertussis
Whooping cough, due to Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, is an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite widespread pertussis immunization in childhood ...
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Irish doctors urge parents to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough
Doctors have been urging parents in Ireland to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough as cases continue to rise ...
Can whooping cough be life-threatening?
Whooping cough, which often starts with flu-like symptoms, poses a significant threat to infants. Characterized by a "whoop" ...
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Australians battling 'worst on record' whooping cough outbreak as experts warn current vaccination rates are 'major concern'
"Boosters are needed throughout life to keep up to date with whooping cough: at least every 10 years." Caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, whooping cough often begins with cold-like ...
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CDC tracks rise in pertussis activity
The CDC said several factors are probably contributing to a post-pandemic rise in pertussis activity. Aside from waning ...