Whooping cough cases on the rise, doctors blame lack of vaccinations
Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
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Whooping cough vaccine vigilance is slipping in WA
Last week, the state reported that so far this year, 1,099 cases of whooping cough have been reported compared to just 45 at the same time last year.
State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
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Portsmouth High School sees increase in Whooping Cough cases
PORTSMOUTH, RI (WJAR) — Whooping Cough cases are climbing across the nation, including in Rhode Island. The respiratory infection is highly contagious, with most cases seen in children. The superintendent said there are at least four current Whooping Cough cases at Portsmouth High School.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Mass. tracking rise in cases of whooping cough and pneumonia
Massachusetts health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
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Whooping cough is on the rise in New England. Here’s what to know.
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Six-in-one vaccine vital to guard against 100-day cough
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Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
DHS has received reports of 1,596 confirmed cases of whooping cough. In Wisconsin, 64 counties have had at least one case of ...
Loveland City Schools reports 9 whooping cough cases as illness spreads. What to know
Cases of whooping cough have emerged at Loveland Elementary, Oak Hills High, and UC. Data shows that the illness is returning ...
‘Highly contagious’: Mass. health officials tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
In addition to pertussis, the Department of Public Health is also watching the spread of bacteria that can cause walking ...
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Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says
RELATED: Galveston County sees increase in reports of whooping cough cases DSHS emphasized the importance of vaccination ...