Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Whooping cough is back with a vengeance: Here’s what you need to know
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by an intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." The illness spreads from person to person through the air, carried by droplets excreted by sneezes and coughs.
Whooping Cough Cases Hit Decade-High in the US: Prevention Tips You Need to Know
Whooping cough cases in the US hit a decade-high with over 32000 reported in 2024 Learn about symptoms vaccine schedules and expert prevention tips to stay safe
Whooping cough surge in U.S. impacting Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Health experts are warning of the risks of whooping cough in Arkansas as cases soar across the country. According to the CDC, whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached their highest level in more than a decade.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
Rates of whooping cough in the U.S. continue to climb, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Over 32,000 cases reported have been reported as of mid-December -- about six times more than there were at this time last year,
Whooping cough cases the highest they've been in decade
Via CNN - It’s a respiratory illness that may start out like a cold, but the cough that accompanies pertussis can last for weeks or months
Heritage Health reports flu, whooping cough cases are surging in Kootenai County
The North Idaho health provider says it has seen a record number of Pertussis cases and urges people to get vaccinated to ...
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Whooping Cough Is Increasing in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Its initial symptoms are mild — similar to those of the common cold — and tend to last for one to two weeks, while ...
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5 facts about the alarming whooping cough resurgence
Cases of whooping cough have exploded to over 32,000 in 2024. Here's what you need to know about this serious illness and how ...
Lisa Jarvis: Whooping cough vaccine has an awareness problem
If you’ve heard the telltale cough and seen an infant gasp for breath, it’s easy to understand why a pertussis outbreak strikes fear in a parent’s heart.
CDC Releases Data Revealing Whooping Cough Cases Increased More Than Sixfold Since 2023
The CDC recently released data showing 32,085 cases of whooping cough in 2024, with the previous year revealing 6,479 ...
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Whooping cough emerges as a rising threat to public health
Uncover key tips on tackling whooping cough as cases rise, from spotting symptoms to prevention strategies, with must-know expert advice.
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CDC: Washington saw 2,232% spike in whooping cough cases in 2024
Federal data show cases of pertussis – commonly known as whooping cough – in the state of Washington jumped more than 2,200%.
Whooping cough cases in Anne Arundel hit 10 year high, health department data shows
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.
This Illness Is Surging Right Now, And The Signs In Kids Aren't As Easy To Spot
But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...