For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels. Often called the “100-day cough,” whooping cough or pertussis ...

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That's compared with 4,266 ...

A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough ...

LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Two cases of whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, are confirmed in Greenbrier County, according to the Greenbrier County Health Department. These cases are currently under ...

When someone has whooping cough, the sound can be unmistakable: A deep, gasping "whoop" as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing. Now, this once-rare illness, also known as ...

A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 2—Haywood County has confirmed its 13th case of pertussis, or whooping cough, since early July, meaning infections are on the ...

This afternoon Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) confirmed a cluster of five cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. They are urging members of the public to observe any ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

Japan has seen a sharp rise in whooping cough cases with the number of patients recorded in the first three months of this year surpassing the entirety of those in 2024.