Whooping cough cases rise in California
California is seeing a rise in cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can cause severe illness, state health officials said Friday. Whooping cough, also ...
Have a cough that won’t go away? Here’s what we can VERIFY
Is there a new illness that’s causing lingering coughs? When should you see a doctor for a cough that’s hanging around? We ...
State health officials urge Tdap vaccination amid rising whooping cough cases
State health officials are calling on residents, especially pregnant women and those who care for infants, to have an updated Tdap vaccination as cases of whooping cough increase in California.
Whooping cough is back with a vengeance: Here’s what you need to know
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by an intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." The illness spreads from person to person through the air, carried ...
Whooping cough cases surge across the US as vaccinations decline
Whooping cough cases have been surging across the country over the last few months, according to preliminary data from the ...
CDC Releases Data Revealing Whooping Cough Cases Increased More Than Sixfold Since 2023
The CDC recently released data showing 32,085 cases of whooping cough in 2024, with the previous year revealing 6,479 ...
Oregon reaches highest number of whooping cough cases since 1950
Medical professionals are stressing the urgency of vaccinations as Oregon reached its highest number of whooping cough cases ...
Washington sees highest whooping cough case count in over a decade
After warning of a “sharp increase” in pertussis cases in November, the state of Washington is ending 2024 with the state’s ...
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Have a cough that won’t go away? Here’s what we can VERIFY
Two doctors told VERIFY there’s no evidence of any new viruses or illnesses behind the lingering cough some people have had in recent weeks. “Based on available information, including that ...