The most up-to-date data from the CDC, which was released in early November, showed Pennsylvania and New York had reported ...

Whooping cough has been surging in the United States for months and the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control ...

Douglas County reports a significant increase in whooping cough cases, with health officials urging vaccinations.

Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, has surged in the US, with over 32,000 cases reported this year. The ...

She knows it’s important to weigh costs and benefits before any treatment for you or your loved ones, but says the benefits of vaccination against Whooping Cough outweigh the risks. "I have seen ...

The antibiotic can stop the spread of the whooping cough infection, but it does not prevent or treat the cough itself. Cough medicines do not relieve coughing spells, either. Your pediatrician can ...

“If you don’t treat whooping cough, then you’re contagious for up to 21 days, and if you’re around in the community, you may expose people who are really vulnerable.” People who develop ...

Older children can also end up being hospitalised for further treatment, he added. Dr Low said the clinic has seen more cases of whooping cough as parents take their children abroad for the holidays.

Read on to find out how to spot it, treat it and reduce your risk. Whooping cough, clinically known as pertussis after the bacteria that causes it (Bordetella pertussis bacterium), is a disease of ...

The antibiotic can stop the spread of the whooping cough infection, but it does not prevent or treat the cough itself. Cough medicines do not relieve coughing spells, either. Your pediatrician can ...