Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis ... However, according to Tulane, the vaccines fail to clear bacteria from the upper ...

After warning of a “sharp increase” in pertussis cases in November, the state of Washington is ending 2024 with the state’s ...

HOUSTON — With the holidays still in full swing, a surge in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, has health ...

There have been over 32,000 cases of whooping cough this year, CDC data shows—the highest count seen in a decade.

In 2024, Oregon recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases, also known as Pertussis, since 1950. About 315 of the ...

Uncover key tips on tackling whooping cough as cases rise, from spotting symptoms to prevention strategies, with must-know expert advice.

Whooping cough continues to surge in the United States, with reported cases soaring to more than 32,000 this year — nearly five times the 6,500 cases recorded during the same period last year — ...

Antigenic drifts have been described in several countries and are thought to be related to vaccine pressure. Continued monitoring of circulating Bordetella pertussisstrains is needed to assess ...

Whooping cough cases in the US hit a decade-high with over 32000 reported in 2024 Learn about symptoms vaccine schedules and expert prevention tips to stay safe ...