The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects children and adults alike.

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has ...

Whooping cough cases are on the rise alongside measles. Here's what to know about spotting and preventing it.

If your baby has whooping cough, you’ll likely notice a persistent dry cough that’s hard to shake off.

The grief of a mother whose child died of whooping cough drives her to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated. Such ...

Whooping cough cases are back on the rise. The respiratory illness has had surging case numbers in 2025, outpacing 2024's data only five months into 2025. The rising trend exists both in Tennessee ...

Whooping cough cases continue rising since pre-pandemic times. Vaccination hesitancy appears to play a role in the 2025 spread across the US.

Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year. There have been 8,485 cases reported in 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.

Kathryn Alcaide watched whooping cough destroy her son's tiny body and now urges everyone to get vaccinated to protect their families.