Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Iowa, state public health officials say. There have been 72 cases of whooping cough identified so far this year, the highest case count recorded since 2019, ...

Childhood asthma is becoming one of the biggest health concerns among families today. Often mistaken for common colds or ...

It's highly infectious and definitely not a welcome guest. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise with outbreaks across the country, leaving some parents of infants wondering whether ...