Cases of whooping cough have increased in the US. CDC confirmed 14,569 cases so far this year. Experts say that it’s the ...

Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, ...

This causes uncontrollable coughing bouts followed by gasps for air and can last for minutes at a time. The infection itself can last over three months. If an adult has it, whooping cough can be ...

In case you’re not familiar with it, whooping cough is another term for pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes intense coughing fits, per the CDC. Whooping cough gets its ...

Whooping cough cases in Wisconsin are 10 times higher than last year, with case counts reaching pre-pandemic levels, the ...

The arrival of cooler weather and people gathering indoors can lead to the increased spread of COVID-19, influenza and ...

Vaccines, Scornik, said have become, “a victim of their own success.” Causes: Whooping cough or pertussis is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person ...

Boise State’s football home opener against Portland State next weekend is in jeopardy following a whooping cough outbreak ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. It causes lengthy and repeated bouts of coughing, which can sometimes lead to infected individuals making a ...

South Australia has reported a six year high in whooping cough cases as the illness spikes across the country.

DHS did not share any specific causes for the outbreak, but the case spike in Wisconsin is generally on par with nationwide trends. As of Sept. 14, more than 14,500 cases of whooping cough had ...