Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a ...
Nearly 17,600 whooping cough infections have been reported in the United States so far in 2024 — compared with about 4,000 last year. The infection is highly contagious and can lead to life ...