5 facts about the alarming whooping cough resurgence
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 to protect yourself.
Whooping cough is back with a vengeance: Here’s what you need to know
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by an intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." The illness spreads from person to person through the air, carried by droplets excreted by sneezes and coughs.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Norovirus, whooping cough cases hit decade high: 7 things to know
The seasonal increase in norovirus cases is tied to colder months, when people gather indoors more frequently, especially for the holidays. Experts believe the pandemic-era reduction in outbreaks and heightened hygiene practices may have left many with lower immunity.
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
Rates of whooping cough in the U.S. continue to climb, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Over 32,000 cases reported have been reported as of mid-December -- about six times more than there were at this time last year,
Whooping cough cases the highest they've been in decade
Via CNN - It’s a respiratory illness that may start out like a cold, but the cough that accompanies pertussis can last for weeks or months
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CDC Releases Data Revealing Whooping Cough Cases Increased More Than Sixfold Since 2023
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