Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via droplets of saliva, according to the DHS. It can be spread by a sick person coughing or sneezing, or by spending time near an infected person.
Health officials warn of increased whooping cough spread in local schools
The Madison County Health Department is seeing an increase in whooping cough, cases among school-aged children. Pertussis, also known as 'whooping cough' is a bacterial respiratory infection that spreads easily to others when individuals with this infection cough or sneeze.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, Goldstein said. Infected individuals later develop a severe cough that can be followed by vomiting, he said.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
‘Highly contagious’: Mass. health officials tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
In addition to pertussis, the Department of Public Health is also watching the spread of bacteria that can cause walking pneumonia and trigger community outbreaks.
Arizona Faces Highest Whooping Cough Cases Since 2015, State Health Officials Urge Immunization and Vigilance
Arizona experiences highest Pertussis cases since 2015, with 563 infections; health officials emphasize vaccination.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases are on the rise at the University of Cincinnati as health officials try to keep up with students who may have recently been exposed to it.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Texas reports cases of whooping cough triple from last year as cooler weather arrives
As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas ...
Whooping cough cases in country increase by 3,000 per cent in a year
The number of whooping cough cases recorded in the State since the start of the year is 3000 per cent higher than the total ...
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in ...
Omaha.com1d
Whooping cough cases rise sharply in Douglas County, up in neighboring counties
As of Tuesday, 60 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, had been reported to the Douglas County Health Department for ...
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Whooping cough is on the rise in New England. Here’s what to know.
Also known as pertussis, whooping cough gets its nickname from the sound made during coughing fits among the people it ...
Whooping Cough declared community outbreak in Spokane County & North Idaho
Although the disease may produce only a mild, persistent cough in adults or adolescents, young children exposed to the ...
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included ...