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

Pertussis, or whooping cough, has been reported in the St. Paul Public School District, with at least one case confirmed as of Saturday, according to an email sent by the district to families. In the ...

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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.

With cold and flu season in full swing, the Oklahoma Poison Center wants citizens to be careful with giving over the counter medications to your kids.

Inhaling wildfire smoke could have immediate effects on children in Los Angeles, such as coughing and wheezing, which may lead to more long-term health effects.

“Most of your cough and cold medications that are over the counter are not intended for kids less than four and then they’re not intended for kids between four and six without out the ...