Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a 340% ...
Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MDMedically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine protects people from a respiratory infection called whooping cough. The vaccine is ...
A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the ...
Share on Pinterest Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the United States. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent infection. ozgurcankaya/Getty Images CDC data show a ...