Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway.
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the...
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
WEBSep 19, 2024 · This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control...
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
WEBWhooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit that affects about a third of those who get this infection.
Whooping cough is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with more than 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2024.
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
Whooping cough: Fivefold rise in US cases spells return to
WEB6 days ago · A total of 14 569 cases of whooping cough were confirmed in the US up to 14 September, more than five times the 2475 seen in the whole of 2023. The agency warned that the US is beginning to return to pre-pandemic patterns of the disease, with more than 10 000 cases a year. The increase may be due to parents’ hesitation over vaccine use.
Whooping Cough May Be on Pace for a 5-Year High in U.S. - WebMD
WEBAug. 15, 2024 – Like many diseases, whooping cough reached record low levels during the early days of the COVID pandemic. Also known as pertussis, it’s back with a vengeance and could even...
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEB6 days ago · Whooping Cough Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. View All
Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise as we head into the new school year. That's compared to the last few years, when incidence was low compared to the years before the COVID-19...