Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, Goldstein said. Infected individuals later develop a severe cough that can be followed by vomiting, he said.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
Whooping cough cases are on the rise with new infections at Loveland City Schools
Whooping cough cases are on the rise. WLWT has confirmed new cases at several area schools, with Cincinnati's Health Department reporting its highest numbers since before the pandemic. Loveland City Schools is the latest to see the disease spread. The district has confirmed there have been nine confirmed whooping cough, or Pertussis, cases.
Washington state sees alarming rise in whooping cough cases this year
Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up from 51 cases reported last year.
U of I sees increase in whooping cough cases
McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose and throat. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is easily spread from person-to-person.
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
The Alabama Department of Public Health is seeing a 200% increase in Pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in our state. ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included in seven outbreaks,
Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on the rise
Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years.
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Cases of Whooping Cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
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‘Highly contagious’: Mass. health officials tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, ...
Loveland City Schools reports 9 whooping cough cases as illness spreads. What to know
Cases of whooping cough have emerged at Loveland Elementary, Oak Hills High, and UC. Data shows that the illness is returning ...
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Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Texas and Across the U.S. as Officials Urge Vaccinations with Schools Reopening
Texas sees a significant rise in whooping cough cases, with a similar trend nationwide, prompting health officials to urge ...
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Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see largest numbers in decade
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is on the rise. It's a bacterial infection known for severe coughing fits. Nationally, vaccination rates for pertussis have declined and exemption rates are at an all ...
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Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says
HOUSTON — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a significant increase in pertussis (whooping cough ...
Erie County reports 15 pertussis cases, largest outbreak in at least six years
Erie County saw its largest pertussis outbreak since at least 2012 when 15 people tested positive in September for the ...
Whooping Cough declared community outbreak in Spokane County & North Idaho
Although the disease may produce only a mild, persistent cough in adults or adolescents, young children exposed to the ...
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CDC: Pertussis case reports 5 times higher than at this time last year
More than five times as many pertussis cases had been reported as of mid-October compared with the same time last year, ...