U.S. whooping cough outbreak is the worst in a decade : NPR
Oct 11, 2024 · America is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade. Experts say there's a cyclical nature to outbreaks like this but that the timing was altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
Sep 16, 2024 · Rates of pertussis, or whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease, are increasing in the United States. As of early September, there were more than three times as many reported cases of pertussis compared to this time in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Pertussis Cases Are Surging This Year—Here’s Why
Oct 25, 2024 · Add pertussis, or whooping cough, to the list of respiratory infections that plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic and began to surge during its final year.
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
Jul 22, 2024 · Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit that affects about a third of those who get this infection.
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · The data, updated Thursday, shows the case count at 18,506 as of the week ending October 12. At the same time last year, 3,382 cases had been reported. Whooping cough, also known as...
Whooping cough is surging. Here’s what you should know.
Oct 29, 2024 · Health officials are sounding the alarm as cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, surge across the nation. It is important to remember whooping cough is not only a pediatric disease, says Northwestern University pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Tina Tan.
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Nov 2, 2024 · Whooping Cough Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. View All
Whooping Cough Is At A Decade-High Level in US - TODAY
Oct 19, 2024 · Whooping cough, also called pertussis, usually starts out like a cold, with a runny nose and other common symptoms, before turning into a prolonged cough. It is treated with antibiotics.
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · Whooping cough disease, caused by the pertussis bacteria, typically starts around a week after people are first exposed to another contagious person. Symptoms can last for weeks to...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC
Pertussis remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths worldwide. Whooping Cough Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies.