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

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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise across Massachusetts ... Though children are generally vaccinated on a recommended schedule, adults often fall behind on their pertussis vaccines, which ...

People with whooping cough can be contagious for up to 21 days, making it very important to get an antibiotic as soon as you can to prevent the spread and if you’re an adult to get an updated ...

Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough ... the Vaccines for Children or Vaccines for Adults programs. Handwashing, as well as covering cough and sneezes are important steps to help ...

Oregon is reported to have 835 confirmed cases and at least one adult death caused by pertussis, also known as whooping cough. As of Oct. 14, Lane County had 251 cases, the most in the state.