Surge in whooping cough cases has doctors asking everyone to be proactive
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough is described as a highly contagious respiratory illness and the number of cases is on the rise.
U.S. sees a record number of whooping cough. What is causing the spike?
There’s a new alert about the highly contagious whooping cough. The U.S. is seeing record numbers of cases. Stephanie Stahl reports on what's causing this spike.
Whooping Cough Cases Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels: CDC
Whooping cough is getting around, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which says the country is returning to its pre-pandemic pattern of more than 10 thousand cases being reported. It also reported that in the 47th week of this year,
Whooping cough cases spike nationwide
Whooping cough cases in the United States have nearly quintupled in the past year. Montana has not seen a significant spike so far, but health officials are keeping an eye on the situation.
Case of whooping cough confirmed in Walla Walla County
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - A case of pertussis, a serious respiratory illness also known as whooping cough, was confirmed by the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health on Wednesday.
As Whooping Cough cases spread through Montana, RiverStone Health shares how to prevent the illness
Yellowstone County had six confirmed cases of Whooping Cough. In the United States, about 27,000 patients have been diagnosed in 2024, whereas it was only 4,000 last year.
Whooping cough cases spike in NC
Whooping cough cases in North Carolina have risen sharply in 2024. There have been close to 600 reported cases — 6.4 times more than last year at this time. Nationally, cases are 4.8 times higher, federal data show.
Yellowstone County seeing a resurgence of whooping cough
So far this year Yellowstone County has experienced an increase in the number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases reported to public health officials at RiverStone Health.
Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.
Whooping Cough, Food Insecurity Levels Spike in NYC
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Prevention tips offered as whooping cough cases spread through Montana
About 27,000 patients have been diagnosed with whooping cough this year in the U.S. compared with 4,000 in 2023.
Pediatrician explains whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
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Ask the Pediatrician: Understanding whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.
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