Deaconess also reminded the public that whooping cough can pose life-threatening complications, particularly in infants and young children. It's preventable through vaccination, but it can still affect vaccinated individuals because immunity wanes over time.

The virus that can cause coughing fits so intense that patients can fracture a rib — whooping cough, also known as pertussis — has infected more people this year than

Deaconess is set to host a press conference on Wednesday to address a recent surge of pertussis (whooping cough) in the community. The Centers for Disease Control says whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory illness that may appear to begin like a common cold,

Minnesota is reporting the highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade, the state Department of Health says. As of last Wednesday, 2,324 cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis,

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.

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

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.

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