WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department ...
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What parents need to know as whooping cough cases surge
Whooping cough spreads through coughing or sneezing and impacts the body's cilia, causing swelling in the airway. The CDC also notes that babies under 1 year of age and anyone with a compromised ...
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Whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases are up. Here's what to know and how to help keep your family safe.
Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially among school-aged children — including whooping cough and walking pneumonia. According to the ...
Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as U.S. outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread
Whooping cough can be deadly for babies, with one in three under a year old requiring hospitalization. Complications are ...
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Why the Whooping Cough Vaccine Is Important
Whooping cough is a cough that develops as a result of an infection from a bacteria. It can last a few weeks to even up to 4 to 6 months. Whooping cough is a very contagious bacteria, hence ...