Deaconess also reminded the public that whooping cough can pose life-threatening complications, particularly in infants and ...

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

This 19th-Century killer is making a comeback – and with protection from the whooping cough vaccine waning over ... "Even as an adult, I found it compulsive." It felt like she had pulled muscles ...

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.

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 ...

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

The DTaP vaccine is given to children to protect against whooping cough and other illnesses. There's a different version for adults that also covers tetanus. Polansky said it's recommended adults ...

Public health officials are warning of an uptick in whooping cough ... among children and young adults. According to the CDC, common symptoms of the illness include cough, fever, headache, and ...

Whooping cough cases are surging in Washington state ... vaccines for children aged 7 and older, adults and pregnant women. Dr. Scott Roberts, an assistant professor of infectious diseases ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Clark County Public Health officials are warning residents about a rise in whooping cough cases and chickenpox outbreaks hitting the county and impacting three schools.