Several cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in Haywood County, health officials confirmed Wednesday. Haywood County ...

The five cases were confirmed in children and teenagers. Two of the patients have been hospitalized, officials said.

Haywood County Health and Human Services confirmed five cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in children and teens under the age of 19 in Haywood County.

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Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Mississippi. Where have most cases been reported? What are the symptoms? How to protect yourself and others?

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What are common pertussis symptoms? Whooping cough starts out like a normal cold with a cough, Chin-Hong said, but the cough only worsens as time goes on.

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Whooping cough is caused by bacteria, so it is treated with antibiotics. Treatment given during the first one to two weeks is most effective for preventing severe symptoms.