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

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Flathead County has seen a spike in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in recent months. The county recorded 21 cases of pertussis, a respiratory disease that poses a danger to infants, in 2024 with ...

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

The age group with the most pertussis cases in 2024 was children up to 4 years old. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

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