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.
Pertussis Cases Are Surging This Year—Here’s Why
Oct 25, 2024 · Add pertussis, or whooping cough, to the list of respiratory infections that plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic and began to surge during its final year.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
Sep 16, 2024 · Rates of pertussis, or whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease, are increasing in the United States. As of early September, there were more than three times as many reported cases of pertussis compared to this time in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · The data, updated Thursday, shows the case count at 18,506 as of the week ending October 12. At the same time last year, 3,382 cases had been reported. Whooping cough, also known as...
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 Is At A Decade-High Level in US - TODAY
Oct 19, 2024 · Whooping cough, also called pertussis, usually starts out like a cold, with a runny nose and other common symptoms, before turning into a prolonged cough. It is treated with antibiotics.
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Nov 2, 2024 · Whooping Cough Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies. View All
Whooping cough cases in U.S. quadruple in less than a year, CDC …
Sep 21, 2024 · The number of whooping cough cases have more than quadrupled in the U.S. since last year, according to data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Infectious...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's ... - CBS News
Aug 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which had plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to more people at the time wearing masks and staying...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC
Pertussis remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths worldwide. Whooping Cough Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies.