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

Whooping cough symptoms usually start five to 21 days after exposure, DOH said. The infection is generally treated with antibiotics. "It's important to start treatment as soon as possible to help ...

According to the state’s recent annual summary on whooping cough, or pertussis, there were 2,261 confirmed and probable cases in Washington in 2024. There were 87 cases in 2023.

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Across the state of Washington, whooping cough cases dramatically increased from 2023 to 2024. In 2025, cases are already more than half of last year's total.

Whooping cough symptoms typically start five to 21 days after exposure, officials said, and the disease is generally treated with antibiotics. Close. Thanks for signing up!

Whooping cough symptoms usually start five to 21 days after exposure, DOH said. The infection is generally treated with antibiotics. “It’s important to start treatment as soon as possible to ...

Whooping cough cases persist in Oregon, Washington. Posted: June 13, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. Washington health officials say they saw a dramatic surge, and in Oregon, a majority of ...

Tragically, in 2024, the state reported its first whooping cough-related death since 2011 - a reminder of the disease’s potential severity. Whooping cough symptoms usually start 5 to 21 days ...

Whooping cough symptoms usually start five to 21 days after exposure, DOH said. The infection is generally treated with antibiotics. “It’s important to start treatment as soon as possible to ...

The state Department of Health in a Friday statement said the rise in cases last year was “staggering” and coincides with a drop in whooping cough vaccination rates among young children. Similar ...

Whooping cough is extremely contagious – in fact, it is up to ten times more contagious than the flu. If you’re immunised against whooping cough, you’re likely to have milder symptoms.

More than 245 cases of whooping cough have been reported in Kentucky this year, officials said. Symptoms of this contagious respiratory illness include a runny or congested nose and mild coughing ...