Texas is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, a highly contagious ...

Whooping cough often surges in the fall, and with a rising number of bacterial respiratory disease cases, doctors are reminding families of what can be done to protect those with the youngest lungs.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and older children the cough can be bothersome and last for months, pertussis in young ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Mercy pediatric doctor recommends antibiotics and vaccinations if your kid is diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. This comes following a confirmed case ...

Most people likely know pertussis by its more common name — whooping cough, which comes from the “whoop” sound made as the person tries to catch their breath in between violent coughing spells. The ...

Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the ...

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and local health officials are advising residents to keep ...

There are two infant deaths linked to whooping cough in Louisiana. The fatalities of two babies are why parents say it’s now more important than ever to use caution. State leaders describe it as the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Cases of whooping cough are at a 5-year high in Florida, with 1,079 confirmed cases so far in 2025, according to data from the Florida Health Charts. The confirmed cases ...

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department is advising people to keep an eye out for symptoms and get vaccinated.