A whooping cough outbreak has hit Haywood County, with six cases confirmed as of July 10 — up from five cases when the ...

Within one to two weeks, the cough becomes more intense — harsh, violent fits that leave you gasping for air. Sometimes, a ...

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The state Department of Health calls the rise "staggering" and notes that it coincides with a drop in whooping cough vaccination rates among young children.

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has ...

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in 2024 surpassed totals seen in recent years and marked the highest case count since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The whooping cough vaccine remains the best preventive measure against pertussis, but its usage has declined. Treatment for pertussis involves azithromycin, commonly known as the Z-pack.

Health officials are advising people in the Pemberton area to watch for symptoms of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, after a spike in cases.

A fourth case of whooping cough has been reported at Rostraver Elementary School in the Belle Vernon Area district in Westmoreland County.

Whooping cough cases continue rising since pre-pandemic times. Vaccination hesitancy appears to play a role in the 2025 spread across the US.

Four cases of whooping cough have been identified over the past month among the 40,000 students attending UC Davis, the university has reported. UCD distributed a letter from the Yolo County Health… ...