The name whooping cough might conjure up images of Victorian England but the illness can strike thousands of patients during outbreaks, which occur every three to five years. Surges in cases have ...

South Jersey family shares scary experience with whooping cough 02:12. A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

When to See a Doctor. In some cases, at-home remedies might not do the trick. If you aren’t feeling better after a few days, have a fever that isn’t going away, are wheezing, or can’t seem ...

Treatment of Pertussis. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April 2, 2024. Whooping Cough (Pertussis). NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Ibuprofen Dosing Table for Fever and Pain.

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.

Discover why whooping cough is surging among adults. Learn the 7 shocking reasons behind this dangerous comeback and how to protect yourself.

Whooping cough cases are surging in California with rates returning to pre-pandemic levels, medical experts said. As of April 26, a total of 590 Californians had contracted the highly contagious ...

Texas is seeing a rise in whooping cough cases, ... about one-third of children younger than 1 year old will need to be hospitalized for treatment, ...

About a third of babies who get whooping cough need treatment at a hospital. Last year, 10 people died from the infection, and most of them were younger than a year old.

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 ...