Whooping cough, Pertussis vaccine
Whooping cough outbreak five times worse than last year as vaccination rate drops
The whooping cough bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, is typically prevented with the DPT combination vaccine.
Vaccination plea after whooping cough cases rise
Pregnant women are being urged to get a whooping cough jab after an increase in cases. In Redcar there were 20 cases of the infection in the last year compared to none the previous year and Middlesbrough there was a rise from one to 45 in the same period.
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Rising whooping cough cases are another example of why vaccines matter
That same month, health officials warned the outbreak of dozens of cases of measles across the country, including here in Illinois, was likely due to vaccination hesitancy and fatigue.
Why Whooping Cough Cases are on the Rise
CLEVELAND, OHIO (CLEVELAND CLINIC) - More cases of pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, are being reported throughout the US. If you haven’t been vaccinated for it, now is the time, especially since the respiratory infection can be contagious.
Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can doing this help test a better vaccine?
Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, according to preliminary data from the CDC.
Whooping cough on the rise in Jackson County
Recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that cases of whooping cough or pertussis are on the rise.
Whooping cough cases rising: 18 confirmed in Buncombe since Aug. 12, mainly in schools
The Buncombe Department of Health and Human Services said cases have tripled in the last month. Here's what you should know.
Whooping cough cases in Illinois nearly five times higher than last year, CDC reports
As of Sept. 21, 1,058 cases of the highly contagious respiratory disease have been reported in the state this year, nearly five times higher than the 230 cases reported in 2023. Cases of whooping cough spike in the fall,
US Whooping Cough Outbreak Underscores Need for Timely Vaccines
Greetings. It’s Michelle in Virginia. Whooping cough has been on my mind and I’m taking steps to make sure it doesn’t make it anywhere else. But before we get to that
Sanford doctor warns of rising cases of Whooping Cough
According to the state health department website cases are up by 186 percent. The infection, also called Pertussis, can be dangerous for adults and young kids.School districts are on the lookout because cases have already been reported in Sioux Falls and Harrisburg in the last two weeks.
All About Whooping Cough Vaccine
The vaccine is recommended for all infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Whooping cough is a respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis
Whooping cough cases are skyrocketing in Pennsylvania, which has more than any other state
Pennsylvania has seen more cases of whooping cough than any other state this year, with 2,165 cases of the serious bacterial ...
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Whooping Cough Cases Surge Across the U.S.: What You Need to Know
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes intense coughing fits. Patients typically make a ...
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Whooping cough case confirmed at KC area high school
KANSAS CITY—Health officials in Kansas City are working with school officials after a confirmed case of whooping cough/ ...
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Child in Northwest Michigan diagnosed with whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, has been reported in a child in Northwest Michigan. This coincides with an increase ...
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Whooping cough rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
About five times as many cases of whooping cough have been recorded this year compared with 2023, returning the U.S. to ...
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Whooping Cough in SD, NCAA bids, check washing
These are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. The highly contagious infection: Whooping Cough has been ...
South Dakota whooping cough increases concerns for health experts
Two South Dakota school districts have now emailed parents warning about the potential spread of whooping cough. Those ...
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Man Refuses To See His Only Grandchild After His Daughter Requested He Receive The Whooping Cough Vaccine
It is essential to remember, however, that it is ultimately up to each individual whether or not they will receive a certain ...