Whooping cough cases on the rise, doctors blame lack of vaccinations
Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
Whooping cough cases are on the rise with new infections at Loveland City Schools
Whooping cough cases are on the rise. WLWT has confirmed new cases at several area schools, with Cincinnati's Health Department reporting its highest numbers since before the pandemic. Loveland City Schools is the latest to see the disease spread. The district has confirmed there have been nine confirmed whooping cough, or Pertussis, cases.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, Goldstein said. Infected individuals later develop a severe cough that can be followed by vomiting, he said.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases are on the rise at the University of Cincinnati as health officials try to keep up with students who may have recently been exposed to it.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via ...
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State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia.Children and adolescents are primarily ...
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in ...
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Whooping cough cases rise sharply in Douglas County, up in neighboring counties
Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Local health officials are warning of a sharp increase in ...
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Arizona Faces Highest Whooping Cough Cases Since 2015, State Health Officials Urge Immunization and Vigilance
Arizona experiences highest Pertussis cases since 2015, with 563 infections; health officials emphasize vaccination.
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Whooping cough cases surging
Whooping Cough continues to have higher-than-expected case counts in Grant County and across the state of Washington ...