Health officials grow concerned about increase in whooping cough cases
Health officials have seen a spike in whooping cough cases over the last year, which has caused a growing amount of concern.
Deaconess officials see rise in whooping cough cases
Officials say over the past 12 months, there have been nine cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough.
Lenawee County sees significant increase in whooping cough cases in 2024
As of Dec. 5, the Lenawee County Health Department has seen 23 confirmed cases in 2024, compared to one case in 2023.
What is whooping cough?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of
Whooping cough percentages throughout the year
January through November, South Dakota has confirmed 258 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The five-year median is 34 cases. This year South Dakota is experiencing 659% more than usual.
Measles, whooping cough on the rise
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that fewer children are getting vaccinated. Coverage declined to less than 93% for all reported vaccines.
Symptoms to look out for when it comes to whooping cough
And a lot of times the kids who have that cough it’s usually that type of cough that takes your breath away sometimes they’ll cough until they vomit,” said Noland. The in
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Flu down; whooping cough up; budget OK’d
As a flurry of respiratory illnesses continues to rise around the nation, Kitsap health officer Dr. Gib Morrow shared that ...
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A big whooping cough spike
The virus that can cause coughing fits so intense that patients can fracture a rib — whooping cough, also known as pertussis ...
Whooping cough surge reported in the Tri-State
Deaconess is set to host a press conference on Wednesday to address a recent surge of pertussis (whooping cough) in the ...
Pediatrician explains whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
Minnesota reports highest level of whooping cough cases in more than a decade
Minnesota is reporting the highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade, the state Department of Health says.
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis infections were reported to health authorities last week, according to figures published Thursday by ...
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Illinois ranks fourth for whooping cough cases nationwide
As of the end of November, 1,902 whooping cough infections were reported in Illinois this year. That’s three times more cases ...