Northwest Public Schools shared that two students have been diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) on Monday.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

This whooping cough epidemic might be the biggest, ugliest and most challenging in New Zealand's history. Photo / 123RF Dr ...

Children can cough so hard and for so long, their oxygen levels drop, and some babies have died. Generally, the treatment for whooping cough is an antibiotic like azithromycin, or a Z-Pak ...

Beyond vaccination, understanding the symptoms and seeking early treatment can make a huge difference. If someone in your household shows signs of whooping cough, quick action is crucial as the ...

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

Whooping cough cases have surged to their highest levels since 2014, with health experts urging vaccinations and preventative ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, “teens and adults often recover from whooping cough with no problems.” But in more extreme ...

Orange County Health Services received notification of the first confirmed case of Pertussis (whooping cough) in Orange ...

Schools have been sending a letter to families when a case of pertussis is identified by a health care provider or the ...

typical symptoms of whooping cough include fever and a runny nose, often resembling a common cold. Infants may experience more severe symptoms, leading to hospitalization. Treatment usually ...