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.
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 Health and Human Services. Pertussis, often referred to as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection accompanied by uncontrollable coughing spells.
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.
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.
Massachusetts tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Goldberg's birthday episode also included the return of the Wind Machine of Chaos and her face on a giant wheel of cheese.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
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.
State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia.Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses,<a class="excerpt-read-m
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Oregon whooping cough cases trend toward record, prompting calls for vaccinations
The number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in Oregon are on track to hit an all-time high by the end of the year, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Whooping cough cases spike in McHenry County suburbs
MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — Whooping cough cases have spiked in the suburbs of McHenry County, its Department of Health announced ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Whooping cough is on the rise in New England. Here’s what to know.
Also known as pertussis, whooping cough gets its nickname from the sound made during coughing fits among the people it ...
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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 ...