“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 ...

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 ...

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.

Whooping cough’s medical name is Pertussis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pertussis is caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the ...

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

Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The infection typically causes respiratory symptoms, most notably fits of coughing that have inspired its nickname (the “whooping ...

The United States is witnessing a significant resurgence of whooping cough (pertussis), with cases reaching their highest levels in a decade. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, has surged in the US, with over 32,000 cases reported this year. The CDC emphasizes vaccination and good hygiene to prevent its spread.