Whooping cough cases on the rise, doctors blame lack of vaccinations
Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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 nationwide trend.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Mass. tracking rise in cases of whooping cough and pneumonia
Massachusetts health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
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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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What is pertussis (whooping cough)?
CEBU CITY, Philippines–Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has become a health concern lately in the country. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Tuesday, March ...
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What to know about whooping cough as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels
Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what exactly is whooping cough?
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What to know: Protection from whooping cough
Protects others: Vaccination helps prevent the spread of whooping cough to infants and people with weakened immune systems who may be more susceptible to complications. Long-term protection: The Tdap ...
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in ...
Loveland City Schools reports 9 whooping cough cases as illness spreads. What to know
Cases of whooping cough have emerged at Loveland Elementary, Oak Hills High, and UC. Data shows that the illness is returning ...
Portsmouth High School sees increase in Whooping Cough cases
PORTSMOUTH, RI (WJAR) — Whooping Cough cases are climbing across the nation, including in Rhode Island. The respiratory ...
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Douglas County health officials say whooping cough cases are on the rise
PRETTY EXCITING. THANKS, JESSICA. DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SOUNDS THE ALARM OVER A RISE IN PERTUSSIS CASES BETTER KNOWN AS WHOOPING COUGH. AND THERE’S BEEN A SHARP INCREASE IN CASES IN ...