U of I sees increase in whooping cough cases
McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose and throat. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is easily spread from person-to-person.
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 in seven outbreaks, one of which is here in Jefferson County.
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Whooping cough vaccine vigilance is slipping in WA
Last week, the state reported that so far this year, 1,099 cases of whooping cough have been reported compared to just 45 at the same time last year.
Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on the rise
Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Tri-Cities
Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise in the Tri-Cities.In 2023, there were zero cases of the illness reported to the Benton Frankl
WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.
Alabama schools hit with whooping cough outbreaks: What parents need to know
Pertussis cases continue to pop up across Alabama as public health officials confirm a drastic increase in 2024.
Washington sees massive spike in whooping cough cases, 25% of cases from The Puget Sound
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re starting to see the impact of waning immunization uptake in pertussis.” ...
WA whooping cough outbreak reaches new highs, approaching second-worst year since 1950s
Mid-October saw the highest case count in Washington so far this year, as the state has seen the sixth-most pertussis cases ...
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Washington hit with steep hike in whooping cough cases
Washington residents are being alerted to a big increase in whooping cough cases in the state. The Washington State ...
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Michigan is seeing more whooping cough, which can be dangerous for kids
RELATED: Whooping cough comes ‘roaring back’ with 100-plus cases in Washtenaw County Pertussis can look like a common ...