Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

A nationwide surge in pertussis has reached Erie County, which reported 23 cases of the vaccine-preventable disease in 2024.

A persistent cough can be a sign of a more serious illness, which is why it's important to get it checked by a doctor.

Should elderly people living with persons with respiratory conditions, and elderly persons with respiratory conditions, be ...

It's a nagging cough that can stick around for weeks, and even months. Cases of pertussis -- or whooping cough -- are surging ...

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical ...

If you’ve heard the telltale cough and seen an infant gasp for breath, it’s easy to understand why a pertussis outbreak ...

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. Babies can wind up hospitalized or even die ...

According to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) the numbers of whooping cough cases tripled in 2024, compared to the previous year and cases continue to grow. The symptoms of whooping ...

Severe pneumonia caused by human metapneumovirus in an immunocompetent adult highlights diagnostic challenges and underscores ...