Cough is a crucial protective reflex that helps protect the lungs and airways. However, when cough becomes chronic and ...

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

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

Across the U.S., the rate of whooping cough in 2024 was more than 400 percent higher than in 2023, with more than 35,000 cases.

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