What do we all need to know about whooping cough (pertussis)? WebMD asked epidemiologist Tom Clark, MD, MPH, of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. What is whooping ...

After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has bounced back, raising alarm among public health officials. There have been more than 10,000 whooping cough cases in the United States so far ...

At just 2 weeks old, Feleena Owens was struggling to breathe. The newborn was coughing so badly, her skin turned a sickly gray-blue color. Her face contorted as she tried to gulp air. “I think the ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State health officials are reminding everyone to get vaccinated for whooping cough as cases continue to rise, surpassing last year’s total numbers. “What we’re seeing is ...

Arizona is experiencing its highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade, with health experts pointing to declining vaccination rates as a key factor behind the surge.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are soaring nationwide, Wisconsin seems to be sidestepping another outbreak this ...

OR ENERGY DRINKS. UPDATED FEDERAL DATA SHOWS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 25,000 CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH IN THE UNITED STATES SO FAR THIS YEAR. IT IS THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WITH A HIGHER THAN ...

Residents should take precautions to prevent the spread of illness, such as staying home when they're sick, the health ...

After a major 2024 outbreak, whooping cough cases have remained low in Wisconsin since spring 2025.