MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years. The state health department ...

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In very young babies, the symptoms of whooping cough might be more difficult to spot, since producing the distinctive “whoop” requires muscle tone not yet developed. Instead, they may struggle to ...

The coughing can be so severe that people might vomit or break a rib. Pertussis can cause fever, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and trouble breathing, along with a lingering cough. “Adults infected ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University (WSU) has reported six confirmed cases of whooping cough on its Pullman campus, prompting WSU health officials to increase testing and monitoring ...

If the baby stops breathing, they’re at a serious risk for heart problems, Nguyen said. That’s when whooping cough can be fatal. The disease can also seriously affect kids, teens and adults. It’s ...

Whooping cough is highly contagious, especially for infants. Vaccination and hygiene are essential to prevent its spread.

Whooping cough cases have been increasing in Wisconsin and across the U.S. with 21 confirmed cases according to a Sept. 30 Winnebago County Public Health safety press release. There was only one ...

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Detail shot of an adult dose, bottom and child dose, top, of Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for whooping cough photographed on fact sheets at a shot clinic provided by the Immunization Collaboration of ...

That’s when whooping cough can be fatal. The disease can also seriously affect kids, teens and adults. It’s recommended adults get the Tdap vaccine booster every 10 years, which protects ...

WATCHING. WGAL NEWS EIGHT. WELL, WHOOPING COUGH IS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S., AND THE CDC SAYS PROTECTION FROM THE VACCINE IS WANING. SO FAR, THERE HAVE BEEN AROUND 14,000 CASES REPORTED NATIONWIDE.