What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects children and adults alike - though it's more common and concerning in infants and toddlers. The ...

Whooping cough, known clinically as pertussis, has caused the death of at least five, ... The CDC also emphasizes the importance of hygiene in limiting the spread of respiratory illness.

Thousands of whooping cough cases have emerged in one Australian state, as experts lay the blame on low immunisation and poor personal hygiene.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.

Colds, the flu, whooping cough, and the stomach bug, all winter illnesses that are in full swing. KATU spoke with Alexis Smithers, an advanced practice provider at Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care. "In ...

Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S. 03:08 At least 364 pertussis infections were reported to health authorities last week, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers ...

Mississippi has seen a rise in whooping cough cases in 2025, exceeding the total from the previous year. District 2 leads the state in reported cases, while other districts also report infections.

Whooping cough cases are back on the rise. The respiratory illness has had surging case numbers in 2025, outpacing 2024's data only five months into 2025. The rising trend exists both in Tennessee ...

This year, more than a third of whooping cough cases have been among people 11 to 19 years old. For this reason, the C.D.C. recommends that children get a booster shot at 11 or 12 years old.