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

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which protects against whooping cough. "Those who are unvaccinated or too young to be vaccinated, such as infants, are at the highest risk from infection, with babies most likely to be ...

(WLUK) -- Whooping cough ... Pertussis is a respiratory infection which causes an uncontrollable, violent cough. Symptoms include fever, cough, trouble breathing and vomiting.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. For many, the bacterial infection starts with symptoms similar to the common cold — a runny nose, sneezing ...

Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness ... which happens when someone gasps for air after coughing. The infection happens with the bacteria attaches to the cilia (tiny, hair ...

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection, commonly referred to as 'whooping cough.' Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, comes under fire at Senate hearing A Teenager Discovered a ...

the Whooping Cough can be deadly. Getting vaccinated against Pertussis is key. Adults can get a T-DAP, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster, to protect against spreading the infection to ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the airways that primarily infects children. It is most dangerous in babies under 1 year old with undeveloped ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis is a contagious infection that affects the respiratory tract. While the infection usually occurs in children, it can affect teenagers and adults.