U.S. whooping cough outbreak is the worst in a decade : NPR
Oct 11, 2024 · Whooping cough can also lead to pneumonia and other complications. But babies can’t get their first dose of the vaccine that protects against whooping cough, also called pertussis, till...
Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade - NBC News
1 day ago · The CDC recommends whooping cough vaccines, which help protect against pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus, for everyone in the U.S., starting at 2 months old. Infants should get doses of the DTaP ...
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control...
Pertussis Cases Are Surging This Year—Here’s Why
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 · The number of people reported with whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rising in the United States. As of June 1 this year, more than double the cases of whooping cough were reported as of this date in 2023.
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
Sep 20, 2024 · Pertussis outbreaks are at the highest level in a decade and doctors say many cases are going undetected — allowing people to spread the bacterial infection unknowingly for weeks. Experts say...
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Dec 14, 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 cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a common respiratory illness in the US. Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's ... - CBS News
Aug 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which had plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to more people at the time wearing masks and staying...
What is whooping cough? Cases in US surge to pre-pandemic …
Oct 14, 2024 · Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There's been over 17,500 cases of the nationally notifiable condition reported this year as …