Whooping cough cases surge in USA
Map Shows US States Where 'Deadly' Whooping Cough Rising
Five times as many cases of the potentially fatal illness have been reported so far in 2024, compared with the same time last year.
What parents need to know as whooping cough cases surge
The CDC also notes that babies under 1 year of age and anyone with a compromised immune system or moderate to severe medically treated asthma have the highest risk of developing whooping cough and severe complications from the infection.
Whooping cough cases surge in Oklahoma, US: What to know, symptoms to watch for
The highly infectious respiratory disease is circulating through the US and Oklahoma. Here's what to know about the spread and symptoms.
What to know about whooping cough as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels
Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Whooping cough surging in Spokane and statewide as school year begins
According to the CDC, there have been 844 cases of confirmed whooping cough – also called pertussis – through Oct. 5 in Washington state. That is compared to 68 cases for the whole state in 2023. The last time Washington had a surge of whooping cough was in 2015 when there were more than 1,200 cases.
Whooping cough cases surge in USA; deadly signs to watch out for
There has been a fourfold increase in whooping cough cases in the USA this season. The illness, particularly severe in infants, starts with mild cold-like symptoms but can escalate to life-threatening complications like pneumonia and seizures.
Whooping Cough Outbreak In USA: Warning Signs And Prevention Tips You Need To Know
Cases of whooping cough have dramatically surged in 2024, returning to pre-pandemic trends. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination and proper hygiene practices can prevent the disease,
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Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
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Ask the doctors: Vaccination is the best safeguard against whooping cough
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