Whooping cough spreads through coughing or sneezing and impacts the body's cilia, causing swelling in the airway. The CDC also notes that babies under 1 year of age and anyone with a compromised ...

Whooping cough is a cough that develops as a result of an infection from a bacteria. It can last a few weeks to even up to 4 to 6 months. Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, hence ...

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 ...

Whooping cough can be deadly for babies, with one in three under a year old requiring hospitalization. Complications are ...