Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of the reason whooping cough may not be in your everyday lexicon is because cases have dropped precipitously since a vaccine ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Mercy pediatric doctor recommends antibiotics and vaccinations if your kid is diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. This comes following a confirmed case ...

These severe symptoms result from airway damage caused by the bacterial toxin. Antibiotics are the main treatment for whooping cough. When started early in the illness, Doron explained, medications ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has bounced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A team at Trinity College Dublin has created a nasal vaccine made from antibiotic killed Bordetella pertussis that protects the ...

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 immunity can wane over time. Experts explain why a titer test may not be the best choice and boosters are essential for lasting protection. The Tdap vaccine, which protects against ...

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