Doctors call for whooping cough vaccination uptake amid worst year on record for cases
Approximately 130 confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been recorded each day on average in 2024, according to ...
Erie County reports 15 pertussis cases, largest outbreak in at least six years
Erie County saw its largest pertussis outbreak since at least 2012 when 15 people tested positive in September for the vaccine-preventable bacterial illness commonly known as whooping cough. By ...
Local health officials warn of rise in respiratory illnesses heading into the holiday season
“Respiratory illnesses are very common. We do see an upward trend at this time of the year. It’s only going to get more ...
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Whooping cough cases surge in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant rise in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough. According to the DOH, 1,193 cases ...
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Can whooping cough be life-threatening?
Whooping cough, which often starts with flu-like symptoms, poses a significant threat to infants. Characterized by a "whoop" sound during inhalation after coughing fits, the disease can cause ...
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Largest whooping cough epidemic since vaccines in 2024: report
Research by the Immunisation Foundation of Australia found the number of whooping cough cases this year had already smashed the previous record set in 2011 when 38,748 cases were reported.
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WA whooping cough outbreak hits new highs, approaches second-worst year since 1950s
At least 70 whooping cough cases were reported the week of Oct. 13 in Washington, the highest total in any week so far this year. The Good Brigade GettyImages Washington’s whooping cough ...