When someone has whooping cough, the gasping "whoop" as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing is ...

Even vaccinated children can catch and spread whooping cough. Here's why experts say booster shots and awareness are key.

Among them was a retired pediatrician who said she’s alarmed by what she describes as a growing lack of trust in science and ...

Data show the whooping cough vaccine coverage among kindergarteners in North Carolina has dropped in recent years.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and older ...

When someone has whooping cough, the sound can be unmistakable: A deep, gasping “whoop” as they struggle to catch their ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise and incidence now exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. While in adults and older ...

The Importance of Care for Young Children Whooping cough in children: Young children require attentive care, as inadequate ...

Doctors are warning parents to prepare for a potential surge in whooping cough cases this winter, a disease often dubbed the ...

Experts stress that maternal vaccination during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect newborns from whooping cough.

The CDC said the United States is experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases in 2025, following an explosion in cases in 2024.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed that an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. According to the agency, the infant was ...