Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria that are typically accompanied by an uncontrollable hacking cough, ...

Whooping cough continues to increase sharply at both local and state levels. Last year saw only 51 cases across the state at this time, but so far 1,193 cases have been reported in 2024, including 60 ...

Arizona experiences highest Pertussis cases since 2015, with 563 infections; health officials emphasize vaccination.

WAMPSVILLE — Madison County Public Health officials announced Wednesday they are seeing an increase in pertussis cases among ...

Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, ...

BOSTON (SHNS) – State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is on the rise. It's a bacterial infection known for severe coughing fits. Nationally, vaccination rates for pertussis have declined and exemption rates are at an ...

There has been 44 confirmed cases of Pertussis, otherwise known as whopping cough, confirmed in Rhode Island since September, ...