Pertussis, known for the distinctive “whoop” that accompanies severe coughing fits, can last up to 10 weeks and lead to ...

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health urges residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves ...

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Whooping cough cases are on the rise as the vaccination rate for the highly contagious respiratory illness drops, a new investigation has found. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by a ...

Many countries, including the U.S., recommend that women receive one dose of pertussis vaccine between the 27th and 36th week of every pregnancy to protect their babies. Infants younger than 6 weeks ...

International research led by Radboud University Medical Center shows that vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the ...

In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since reporting became mandatory in the year 2013.

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels.

Vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. These antibodies were detected not ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella Pertussis, according to the CDC.

LAMAR, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A student in the Lamar School District has been diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as ...