For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels.

The brutal respiratory infection has infected tens of thousands and killed at least 13 people in the U.S. in 2025 ...

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That's compared with 4,266 ...

MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or ...

Kentucky reports third infant pertussis death this year; cases rising statewide State has recorded 566 pertussis cases in 2025, highest total since 2012 Health officials urge vaccination: DTaP series ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

Arkansas is experiencing its highest number of whooping cough cases in 15 years, with over 500 infections reported statewide ...

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging all South Carolinians to make sure their vaccinations are up to date ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana health officials are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with the number of infections already surpassing last year’s total—and the year isn’t ...