Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5.

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a ...

But a growing number of coughs will be caused by the bacterial infection pertussis. Called whooping cough for its most recognizable symptom, pertussis can be a wretched experience, particularly ...

The number of cases is five times higher than in the fall of 2023. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A young boy (18 months) with a nasty cough, trying to catch his breath. Pertussis, also know as whooping cough, has surged this year, particularly during the back-to-school period, as my colleague ...

Whooping cough is on the rise throughout the United States – and Pennsylvania has the most reported cases. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the U.S. has recorded ...

Pertussis, generally known as whooping cough, has infected more than 2,165 people in Pennsylvania as of late September. UPMC’s infectious disease specialist says he’s seeing most cases come fr ...

Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially among school-aged children — including whooping cough and walking pneumonia. According to the ...

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Whooping cough cases have jumped sharply year over year but remain in line with pre-pandemic numbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. The CDC, which tracks ...