Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been spreading rapidly throughout the country. Preliminary from the Centers for Disease Control show that more than six times as many cases were ...

Schools have been sending a letter to families when a case of pertussis is identified by a health care provider or the ...

The best defense against pertussis is vaccination. The DTaP vaccine and the Tdap booster provide effective protection, reducing the risk of severe illness and limiting the spread. Parents should ...

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

This whooping cough epidemic might be the biggest, ugliest and most challenging in New Zealand's history. Photo / 123RF Dr ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

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Orange County Health Services received notification of the first confirmed case of Pertussis (whooping cough) in Orange ...

Oregon swept past the 1,100 mark for the number of pertussis cases it saw during 2024, beating its 2012 record of 910 cases ...

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Learn about the symptoms, prevention methods, and available treatments for pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory ...

Pertussis is a disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is particularly dangerous for infants, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically begin with ...