When it comes to seasonal illnesses, few are as dreaded - or as preventable - as whooping cough. The violent coughing fits, the struggle to breath, and the high pitched "whoop" sound that some people ...

As a doctor and a mother, I’ve been closely watching the recent uptick in whooping cough cases nationwide. According to the CDC, cases of whooping cough have tripled compared to this time last year.

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 ...

When an unstoppable cough disrupts your daily routine, finding relief becomes a top priority. Medical experts have identified various triggers for these persistent coughs, ranging from common ...

With more and more young kids opting out of vaccines, the cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been on the rise in the United States of America, with more than six times as many cases of the ...

Haywood County has confirmed its ninth active case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Among the confirmed cases, one is an adult, and the rest are children and teens under the age of 19 ...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The North Carolina State Government confirmed Haywood County’s 13th case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Officials said that of the 13 reported cases, ...

Wake County has confirmed a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Oberlin Magnet Middle School. It’s one of 20 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in the county this year.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Health officials in Haywood County have confirmed an additional case of whooping cough, bringing the total number of active cases in the county to eight. The county ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, and its severity cannot be overstated. The disease progresses through three stages: Related story Prepare ...