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Following a nationwide trend, incidences of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been increasing to pre-pandemic ...

A parent has come under fire after sharing the 'unique' baby name she and her partner picked for their child after being ...

Someone who has worsening cough ... appointment in person or virtually. When possible, it’s always best to see the provider ...

Last October, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than five times as many whooping cough cases in the country than the year before. While one COVID-infected person ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, “teens and adults often recover from whooping cough with no problems.” But in more extreme ...

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

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Public health officials issued a temporary, one-month lockdown to stop the spread ... to touch random toys or drink from communal water bowls. If a person suspects their dog has kennel cough, they ...