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

RSV, walking pneumonia and norovirus among them — is one that you may not have heard of for a while, or perhaps had assumed ...

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

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

Whooping cough cases have reached a decade high in ... Cause vomiting Result in a red or blue face Cause extreme fatigue End with a high-pitched "whoop" sound during the next breath of air.

The term whooping cough is a reference to the high-pitched “whoop” sound that ... is also recommended for preteens between 11 and 12 and for adults every 10 years. Whooping cough vaccination ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) symptoms range from mild to severe, often resembling the common cold. Typical signs include ...

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body ...

Symptoms include a high-pitched strong cough, a runny nose and a fever ... A different formulation of the shot called the Tdap vaccine, is recommended for preteens and adults every 10 years.

The detection of HMPV cases in India has raised concerns, particularly over its impact on children, the elderly, and ...

Sources told Business Today that a typical test to detect HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus RT PCR, may cost about Rs 3,000 to Rs 4 ...