The U.S. has seen an increase in whooping cough cases this year, with five times more cases being reported this year than ...

Getting a vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough. Doctors say teenagers and adults should get a booster every 10 years. Dr. Goldman says symptoms for whooping cough can be different ...

Health officials say the contagious bacterial infection is becoming more prevalent. This time last year, North Carolina only ...

(NEXSTAR) – Pertussis — a disease commonly referred to as whooping cough — is spreading quickly ... The CDC also recommends adults get vaccinated if they’ve never had a dose.

This spike has raised concerns among health professionals.

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Cases of pertussis have been detected among Rochester high school students and the broader community. The ...

Cases of whooping cough in California are at their highest level since before the COVID pandemic, according to data from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Figures collected by the ...

The DTaP vaccine is given to children to protect against whooping cough and other illnesses. There's a different version for adults that also covers tetanus. Polansky said it's recommended adults ...

Ohio is experiencing a surge in cases of whooping cough, likely due to missed vaccinations and masking during the COVID-19 ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, largely affects young children and infants, although adults and teens are also at risk of contracting the bacterial disease. The respiratory illness is ...

(WSAZ) - Whooping cough cases ... the congestion and cough,” she said. “That can last two-three weeks. This is the most contagious phase. If left untreated, it can develop into deep, mucus ...