A young boy (18 months) with a nasty cough, trying to catch his breath. Pertussis, also know as whooping cough, has surged this year, particularly during the back-to-school period, as my colleague ...

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

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That's compared with 4,266 ...

Whooping cough is on the rise throughout the United States – and Pennsylvania has the most reported cases. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the U.S. has recorded ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An illustration depicts a 3D, computer-generated image of a group of Bordetella pertussis bacteria. If someone infected with ...

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

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. The disease is most notable for its intense coughing fits, which often end with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early November, ...

A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the ...

The Pasadena Public Health Department said Tuesday it’s investigating an outbreak of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, after three cases were confirmed at Blair Middle School. PPHD is working ...