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 …
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
Nov 16, 2024 · In 2024, reported cases of pertussis increased across the United States, indicating a return to more typical trends. Preliminary data show that nearly six times as many cases …
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
Jul 22, 2024 · The number of people reported with whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rising in the United States. As of June 1 this year, more than double the cases of whooping …
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the …
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a common respiratory illness in the US. Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the …
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
Sep 20, 2024 · Pertussis outbreaks are at the highest level in a decade and doctors say many cases are going undetected — allowing people to spread the bacterial infection unknowingly …
Whooping cough cases in U.S. quadruple in less than a year, CDC …
Sep 21, 2024 · Infectious diseases experts attribute the surge in cases of whooping cough — also known as pertussis — to a dip in vaccination rates that began during the pandemic.
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 …
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 …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC
Pertussis is an acute infectious disease that’s common in the United States. The distinctive cough and “whoop” of pertussis isn't always present. Guidance on treatment of pertussis for people …