Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella Pertussis, according to the CDC.

It’s not just measles outbreaks that are on the rise in the United States: New cases of the respiratory infection pertussis — also known as whooping cough — are increasing as well. So far in 2025 ...

Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to know about the ongoing ...

Although cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are soaring nationwide, Wisconsin seems to be sidestepping another outbreak ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough is described as a highly contagious respiratory illness and the number of cases is on the rise. According to the ...

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 ...

When you get stuffy and come down with a nasty cough, you might assume the culprit is the common cold. Feeling seriously unwell could point you in the direction of the flu, COVID-19, or RSV ...

Midwife Sarah Joy Owen's insights about the whooping cough and RSV vaccines in pregnancy and why she recommends them to all ...

LOUISIANA, USA — State health officials say no new measles cases have been detected across the state. Doctors say if small children or infants get whooping cough, it could be fatal. The Louisiana ...