Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help …
WEB21 hours ago · CNN — Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease...
Whooping cough wave now the worst in almost a decade, as ... - CBS News
WEB1 day ago · This now marks the most infections of the bacteria Bordatella pertussis reported to the CDC in a single week since 2015, when the country was coming off a resurgence of whooping cough cases...
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
WEB1 day ago · The bacterial illness is officially called pertussis but is often referred to as “whooping cough” because of the sound people — especially babies — make when trying to get enough oxygen...
US whooping cough cases rising, especially in teens, CDC says
WEB1 day ago · The resurgence arrives as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing speeding up the development of more effective pertussis shots: An FDA advisory panel plans to meet Friday to discuss ...
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Rising, Especially in Teens, CDC Says
WEB1 day ago · For the past few decades, whooping cough cases have continued to climb because the United States switched to pertussis vaccines that have fewer side effects but aren't as powerful or...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
WEB5 days ago · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway.
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's …
WEBAug 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...
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
WEBJul 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 cough were reported as of this date in 2023.
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEB1 day ago · 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 is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Pertussis is a contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system. It’s called “whooping cough” because children infected with it gasp for air between the fierce bouts of coughing that it causes. More than half of those with whooping cough are infants.
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