So far this year, over eight thousand cases of whooping cough have been recorded nationwide based on data from the CDC. Over ...

Data show the whooping cough vaccine coverage among kindergarteners in North Carolina has dropped in recent years.

Even vaccinated children can catch and spread whooping cough. Here’s why experts say booster shots and awareness are key.

Doctors are warning parents to prepare for a potential surge in whooping cough cases this winter, a disease often dubbed the “winter killer” for its severe impact on infants. The highly contagious ...

Update: On Friday, July 18, officials in Haywood County, North Carolina, confirmed an additional case of whooping cough, this time in an adult. This is the seventh case. Health officials say all other ...

This increase in whooping cough diagnoses has pediatricians worried for children who are too young to be vaccinated or unvaccinated children, who are the most at risk, especially at a time when state ...

As we age, our health priorities naturally evolve. For older adults, prevention and maintaining overall wellness become increasingly important to enjoy a long, active and fulfilling life.

IN CHILDREN. AND THAT NUMBER IS EXPECTED TO RISE. SHE WAS COUGHING. SHE COULDN’T CATCH HER BREATH. FOR THE HOLLAND FAMILY OF MANCHESTER. WHAT STARTED AS A COUGH QUICKLY BECAME A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE ...

Pertussis surged across North Carolina in 2024–25, reporting the highest cases in 70 years. Declining vaccination rates and post‑pandemic immunity gaps drove the rise in cases. Health officials urge ...