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

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

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.

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.

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 ...

Spokane Regional Health District confirmed on 123 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough in the ... persistent cough in adults or adolescents, young children exposed to the disease ...

One is whooping cough ... both in adults and children. She said many people think it's just a bad cold, but come in to be seen when the cough won't go away. Pneumonia is often bacterial, and ...

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 ...

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 ...