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 ...

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. In 2024, there were ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Medical experts provided tips on how to protect your children from increasing cases of whooping cough in West Virginia. Dr. Michael Kilkenny, CEO and Health Officer of the ...

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A new case of whooping cough has been confirmed in West Virginia. Confirmed by the Wetzel-Tyler Health Department, this case is another in a strand that has been making its way ...

Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. As of Nov. 8, ...

Measles cases are surging in 2026 amid declining vaccination rates, and whooping cough is also rising. Experts warn the U.S.

Flulike symptoms, including a dry cough, are the early signs of whooping cough. CONTRIBUTED Flulike symptoms, including a dry cough, are the early signs of whooping cough. CONTRIBUTED With Oakwood ...

ICE FROM STICKING TO PAVEMENT BEFORE A STORM HITS. WHOOPING COUGH IS SPREADING ACROSS KENTUCKY. THREE INFANTS HAVE DIED FROM THE INFECTION OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS. WLKY’S MEGAN MATTHEWS SAT DOWN WITH ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory illness that is spread easily from person to person through the air.