The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The ...

They did recognize that adults with weakened immune systems and chronic respiratory illnesses are at elevated risk for severe ...

Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian with Hennepin Healthcare's Richfield Clinic says the reason for the spike is a combination of many ...

He encourages students to make an appointment at the health center if they start feeling sick. If left untreated, whooping cough can turn into more serious illnesses such as pneumonia.

Whooping cough is the opposite. It’s spread mainly by teenagers and adults and taken home to the babies. so I would certainly urge parents or grandparents of new babies or if you have someone in ...

As of Dec. 5, the Lenawee County Health Department has seen 23 confirmed cases in 2024, compared to one case in 2023.

Getting a vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough. Doctors say teenagers and adults should get a booster every 10 years. Dr. Goldman says symptoms for whooping cough can be different ...

After declining during the COVID-19 pandemic, whooping cough, also known as pertussis ... And booster shots are not always top of mind for adults to help prevent spread. "I don't know that ...

WASHINGTON STATE — Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 ... According to the CDC, adults should get a booster dose of Tdap or Td every 10 years ...

Public health officials are warning of an uptick in whooping cough ... among children and young adults. According to the CDC, common symptoms of the illness include cough, fever, headache, and ...