The spread of whooping cough has been increasing since the early 2000s. But in 2025, there have been more than 8,000 cases of ...

Whooping cough cases are rising sharply in the U.S., with over 8,000 cases reported in 2025- double last year’s count driven ...

If a person is severely ill with whooping cough, the CDC advises that they may need to be admitted to the hospital so that ...

Amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the US is also facing a surge in pertussis, or whooping cough. As vaccine rates drop, other ...

Mexican health officials issued an emergency alert as a whooping cough outbreak has caused 37 deaths in 14 states.

It is known for uncontrollable and violent coughing that often makes it hard to breath. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and it can be fatal, especially in babies younger ...

Caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is infamous for its violent coughing fits, which can lead to complications like pneumonia, seizures, and even death, particularly in ...

Early symptoms of whooping cough can resemble those of a common cold. A week or two later, many people start having violent coughing fits that usually last one to six weeks but can linger up to 10 ...

Laredo Public Health officials report an increase in whooping cough cases and urge vaccination to prevent illness, especially ...

Kate and Greg Moor weren’t thinking “whooping cough” when their son, 13-year-old Joe, started having coughing fits in early March. Joe probably just had a late winter virus, the Bloomfield ...

After one or two weeks, the cough can turn into prolonged and violent coughing episodes that can interfere with everyday activities, making it hard to eat, sleep, or breathe. People may also make ...