It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

Within one to two weeks, the cough becomes more intense — harsh, violent fits that leave you gasping for air. Sometimes, a ...

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.

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in 2024 surpassed totals seen in recent years and marked the highest case count since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The whooping cough was once suppressed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, its cases are surging again. ... For adults, pertussis is nothing more than a bad cough with a funny sound.

With whooping cough cases on the rise, Singh recommends the vaccine for children who are not up-to-date on their doses or adults who have gone more than 10 years without a booster.

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases.That's compared with 4,266 ...

Louisiana is seeing a surge in whooping cough cases, particularly among children, according to state health officials. The Louisiana Department of Health identified 164 cases of pertussis, known ...

Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year. ... The CDC recommends adults get follow-up doses every 10 years.

In Idaho, officials reported an adult resident died from whooping cough in February 2025. "Last year, the United States had about 35,000 cases of pertussis and about 10 deaths, ...

Whooping cough tends to peak around this time of year and in the fall. ... The CDC recommends adults get follow-up doses every 10 years. The illness is most dangerous for infants, ...