Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.

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 ...

Oregon swept past the 1,100 mark for the number of pertussis cases it's seen during 2024, beating its 2012 record of 910 ...

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 ...

If your child has a health condition that may be made worse with pertussis, such as asthma, ask your child’s doctor to prescribe antibiotics ... Older children and adults, including pregnant ...

Uncover key tips on tackling whooping cough as cases rise, from spotting symptoms to prevention strategies, with must-know expert advice.

For many, the infection starts with symptoms similar to the common cold, but a painful, full-body cough can develop after a ...

(In fact, we know a lot of adults who forgo big gifts in favor of stockings only.) And while we’re still fans of the traditional fillings, such as tangerines, chocolate Santas, and gum ...

Antibiotics don't appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, researchers report in the journal Neurology. "Given that older adults are more frequently prescribed ...

Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, researchers report in the journal Neurology. “Given that older adults are more frequently prescribed ...