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

Its initial symptoms are mild — similar to those ... According to the CDC, the strongest protection against whooping cough is vaccination, which is suggested for infants, children, and adults, as well ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Whooping cough can be difficult to diagnose because early symptoms may resemble a cold. "The illness worsens over time, and diagnosis often occurs only when coughing becomes severe," he said.