Whooping cough, a threat to babies, surges in Oregon
Also known as pertussis, the disease poses a particular threat to young babies, and five infants have died from it since 2003. At the rate things are going, cases in the state will set a new record for Oregon this year. The median age for those catching it is 11 and the youngest has been five weeks old, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
McHenry County reports significant increase in 'whooping cough' cases
The McHenry County Department of Health is urging residents to take extra precautions to reduce the spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness.
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 a decade.
Whooping cough cases surge in the Bay Area heading into winter
California is experiencing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with several Bay Area counties reporting their highest numbers in a decade. Nearly 1,800 cases of pertussis, the bacterial disease that causes whooping cough,
Pottawattamie County monitors whooping cough outbreak
While Douglas County has seen an increase in whooping cough cases, Pottawattamie County is monitoring the situation.
Six Spokane County residents hospitalized with whooping cough during outbreak
Spokane County is in the midst of an outbreak of whooping cough, with nearly twice the infections locally so far than the entire state saw last year. The most severe cases of the disease target infants,
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Oregon health officials sound alarm, say pertussis cases expected to break record; vaccinations urged
Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting state health officials to ...
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How to stay healthy with whooping cough on the rise
A whooping cough outbreak is currently making its way across the Inland Northwest, leaving many families worried about ...
Texas reports cases of whooping cough triple from last year as cooler weather arrives
As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas ...
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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 ...
Whooping cough cases in Oregon expected to break state record
The Oregon Health Authority said that as of Wednesday, the state has seen a total of 827 cases in 23 counties this year. At ...
Health officials warn of increased whooping cough spread in local schools
The Madison County Health Department is seeing an increase in whooping cough, cases among school-aged children.
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Amarillo Public Health Department provides tips to prevent Whooping Cough
The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is providing tips to the Amarillo community to help prevent pertussis or ...
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 ...
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Travellers on Yukon flight may have been exposed to pertussis
Travellers on a Nov. 6 flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver are being asked to monitor for symptoms as they may have been ...