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

Adults and older children may also be affected ... Early medical intervention is critical in managing whooping cough. If symptoms are recognized early, antibiotic therapy can be used to reduce ...

Health care professionals have confirmed whooping cough outbreaks in West Virginia and Ohio.Four cases have been reported at ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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