It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

Young babies are at highest risk of severe complications and death from whooping cough. 11 babies tragically died in England ...

Tokyo, Jun 25 (Kyodo/APP): More than 31,000 people have caught whooping cough this year in Japan, a nearly eight-fold rise ...

Whooping cough is caused by bacteria, so it is treated with antibiotics. Treatment given during the first one to two weeks is most effective for preventing severe symptoms.

Cases of whooping cough are rising, caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria spread through respiratory droplets. Vaccination is crucial to prevent and reduce severity of the illness.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — 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.

(CNN) — 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.

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — 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 ...

If you've had whooping cough for 3 weeks or longer before you treat it, antibiotics are less likely to help. After that long, the bacteria have already left your body, and the drugs won't have any ...