Whooping cough cases on the rise; what local health
1 day ago · The U.S. has seen an increase in whooping cough cases this year, with five times more cases being reported this year than last year at this time. New York State has the second highest number of cases in the nation currently. Although cases in Monroe County have not jumped dramatically, local health experts are urging the community to be cautious of it.
U.S. whooping cough outbreak is the worst in a decade : NPR
Oct 11, 2024 · America is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade. Experts say there's a cyclical nature to outbreaks like this but that the timing was altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping cough cases reported in west central Illinois - wqad.com
1 day ago · Whooping cough, technically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. Whooping cough can last for weeks or months in severe cases and can even lead to vomiting.
Contagious illness on the rise by 230% in San Antonio - mySA
1 day ago · Whooping cough cases are increasing in San Antonio, a trend occurring in other Texas cities. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District told MySA the city has had a 230% jump from the cases ...
Whooping cough cases surge in Michigan. Health ... - The Detroit News
1 day ago · There have been 1,163 cases of pertussis or whooping cough, named for the "whooping" noise people make after a coughing fit, reported through Nov. 16, according to the Michigan Department of Health.
Whooping cough on rise in Yakima County - The Columbian
1 day ago · Whooping cough can be serious, especially for vulnerable populations like infants, children and people with weaker immune systems, according to a health district news release.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases are up. Here's ... - CBS News
Oct 15, 2024 · Health officials are warning about the rise of multiple infections this season — especially among school-aged children — including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases this year...
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
Jul 22, 2024 · Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit that affects about a third of those who get this infection.
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed
Sep 21, 2024 · Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.