Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a ...

As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas ...

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

Last week, the state reported that so far this year, 1,099 cases of whooping cough have been reported compared to just 45 at ...

Arizonans with respiratory problems this fall may want to add whooping cough to the list of possible causes. Cases in the ...

You may need another dose. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by a species of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to the inside surface of the lungs and release a toxin ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) ...

Whooping cough cases have nearly quadrupled nationwide since last year, and Oklahoma is seeing those impacts. Here's what you ...

Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5.

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, usually starts out like a cold, with a runny nose and other common symptoms, before turning into a prolonged cough. It is treated with antibiotics.

Caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is also known by its clinical name, pertussis. During the first nine months of this year, there were 483 probable and ...