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

The Mississippi Department of Health announced Monday, Sept. 29, that an infant died from pertussis, also known as whooping ...

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Families at an Olathe school are warned of a potential health safety concern.

Alaska’s outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has now subsided, but it created some significant impacts ...

So far this year, over eight thousand cases of whooping cough have been recorded nationwide based on data from the CDC. Over ...

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

said he has seen a rise in whooping cough in adolescents and young adults this year. According to DOH data, 63% of cases are of children 0-9 years of age. Currently there is no official recommendation ...

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

Whooping cough kills babies, regularly one or two per year in Arizona, Hickie points out. Typically they are infants too young to be fully vaccinated. A major outbreak in California in 2010 left 10 ...

Pertussis surged across North Carolina in 2024–25, reporting the highest cases in 70 years. Declining vaccination rates and post‑pandemic immunity gaps drove the rise in cases. Health officials urge ...

As we age, our health priorities naturally evolve. For older adults, prevention and maintaining overall wellness become increasingly important to enjoy a long, active and fulfilling life.