It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

It’s a sound no parent wants to hear—that relentless cough that just won’t go away. Now, health officials are warning of a ...

Discover why whooping cough is surging among adults. Learn the 7 shocking reasons behind this dangerous comeback and how to protect yourself.

There's an outbreak of whooping cough in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet, Nunavut, according to the territory's chief public health officer.The Department of Health announced the outbreaks in a pair of news ...

Symptoms of whooping cough include a low fever, a cough that lasts longer than a week or is followed by an unusual "whoop" sound, vomiting after coughing and coughing that is worse at night.

It’s easy to forget how deadly whooping cough, measles, rubella, and polio once were—but for families who lost loved ones, ...

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Whooping cough can start with a runny nose and congestion, according to the release. The cough can become more severe after one to two weeks, making the "whooping" sound and sometimes causing ...

Symptoms of whooping cough can vary for people based on their age and vaccination status but typically begin with a runny or congested nose and mild coughing. After 1-2 weeks, the cough can progress ...

Preliminary data from the CDC says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025. That's twice as many cases as this time last year.

Two infants have died from pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, ... "After 1-2 weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent coughing fits that can cause the “whooping” sound, ...

Whooping cough is making a surge in Canada at a time when schools are reopening and ahead of the fall respiratory illness ...