Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via droplets of saliva, according to the DHS. It can be spread by a sick person coughing or sneezing, or by spending time near an infected person.
Health officials warn of increased whooping cough spread in local schools
The Madison County Health Department is seeing an increase in whooping cough, cases among school-aged children.
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.
‘Highly contagious’: Mass. health officials tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
In addition to pertussis, the Department of Public Health is also watching the spread of bacteria that can cause walking pneumonia and trigger community outbreaks.
State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
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Arizona Faces Highest Whooping Cough Cases Since 2015, State Health Officials Urge Immunization and Vigilance
Arizona experiences highest Pertussis cases since 2015, with 563 infections; health officials emphasize vaccination.
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.
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.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases are on the rise at the University of Cincinnati as health officials try to keep up with students who may have recently been exposed to it.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Pertussis cases surge in Douglas County
The Douglas County Health Department said Wednesday that cases of pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” have spiked in ...
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in ...
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Increase in pertussis cases seen locally
ESCANABA — Local public health officials are warning of increased pertussis cases in the community. In some individuals, pertussis cause an individual to make a whooping sound as they take breaths ...
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Doctors call on parents to vaccinate children against whooping cough as cases soar
DOCTORS ARE CALLING on parents to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough as cases have been on the rise.There ...
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Washington sees more pertussis cases
The Washington State Department of Health reported cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the state increased dramatically ...
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Four cases of whooping cough confirmed at Portsmouth High School
Four cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been confirmed at Portsmouth High School since October, according to the ...
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 ...
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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, ...