Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. During the COVID-19 pandemic, masking and social-distancing dramatically reduced tr ...

Doctors say vaccine hesitancy, especially during COVID, has contributed to the rise in whooping cough.

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key ...

A bill that would remove vaccine mandates for elementary and secondary school students advances out of subcommittee in the Iowa House.

Respiratory infections are the leading causes of hospitalizations, ED visits and mortality in children in the United States ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It causes severe coughing fits that can last more than a month.

There's been one confirmed and seven probable cases of pertussis in Yuma County. Public health officials urge vaccination and ...

Public health officials are keeping a close watch on the rise of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in county ...

CoxHealth is recommending everyone to get up to date on their pertussis vaccines as the illness makes the rounds right now.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health urges residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves ...

Although cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are soaring nationwide, Wisconsin seems to be sidestepping another outbreak this winter. In 2024, Wisconsin saw its worst year for whooping cough in ...

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in the US — and so are deaths, with most of 2025’s fatalities being children and infants. According to CDC data, there were 27,871 reported cases of pertussis, ...