Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is most dangerous for the very young. According to the OHA, eight Oregonians with pertussis have died since 2003. Five were younger than 4 months old. Deaths ...
Whooping cough’s medical name is Pertussis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pertussis is caused ...
Antibiotic use was not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults, ...
Oregon is ending 2024 with the state’s highest pertussis case count in 74 years, prompting state health officials to ...
Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have hit their highest level in more than a decade, according to the U.S. Centers for ...
T his winter has already seen high levels of the flu and RSV, and we still haven't felt the effects of all our holiday ...
Uncover key tips on tackling whooping cough as cases rise, from spotting symptoms to prevention strategies, with must-know expert advice.
There have been more than 32,000 cases reported so far this year, according to preliminary data from mid-December — about six ...