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

Adult pertussis often presents with atypical symptoms that mimic other respiratory conditions, leading to misdiagnosis as bronchitis, pneumonia, or even seasonal allergies.

The bacteria are often spread to babies by adults who don’t realize their symptoms are from whooping cough, or who don’t have symptoms at all, said Dr. Schaffner.

Whooping cough presents as the common cold initially, the according to the CDC, so watching for signs is important. If it's whooping cough, symptoms tend to play out in three stages.

Whooping cough presents as the common cold initially, the according to the CDC, so watching for signs is important. If it's whooping cough, symptoms tend to play out in three stages.

Whooping cough cases more than quadrupled in California in 2024, rising from 644 cases in 2023 to 2,753 cases the following year, the state’s most recent data shows.

Whooping cough cases more than quadrupled in California in 2024, rising from 644 cases in 2023 to 2,753 cases the following year, the state’s most recent data shows.

With whooping cough cases on the rise, Singh recommends the vaccine for children who are not up-to-date on their doses or adults who have gone more than 10 years without a booster.

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 ...

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.

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.

Whooping cough cases have been recorded in all 50 states, according to Nielsen, who believes the increase in cases is due to a decline in vaccination rates. A vaccine for whooping cough was ...