Cases of whooping cough have exploded to over 32,000 in 2024. Here's what you need to know about this serious illness and how ...

T his winter has already seen high levels of the flu and RSV, and we still haven't felt the effects of all our holiday ...

A new genetic tool tracks infectious disease variants quickly, guiding better vaccines and antibiotic choices to stop the ...

“As Oregon closes out 2024 with a record-breaking number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases, health officials remind ...

In 2024, Oregon recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases, also known as Pertussis, since 1950. About 315 of the ...

There have been over 32,000 cases of whooping cough this year, CDC data shows—the highest count seen in a decade.

Researchers have developed a new method to identify more infectious variants of viruses and bacteria, such as those causing ...

The disease, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, is highly transmissible from person to person through the air.

HOUSTON — With the holidays still in full swing, a surge in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, has health ...

Uncover key tips on tackling whooping cough as cases rise, from spotting symptoms to prevention strategies, with must-know expert advice.

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in ...