It’s not just measles outbreaks that are on the rise in the United States: New cases of the respiratory infection pertussis — also known as whooping cough — are increasing as well. So far in 2025 ...

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels.

Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to know about the ongoing ...

Although cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are soaring nationwide, Wisconsin seems to be sidestepping another outbreak ...

As measles cases continue to crop up across the U.S., so too are cases of another highly contagious disease. Whooping cough, known clinically as pertussis, has caused the death of at least five, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough is described as a highly contagious respiratory illness and the number of cases is on the rise. According to the ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or ...

Deaths from this entirely preventable disease are rising -- as cases hit almost 28,000 in the USCases of whooping cough are ...

The Boise School District warned parents and staff this week of a “widespread” whooping cough outbreak in the community and across Idaho. The school district sent a notice Wednesday afternoon that ...

LOUISIANA, USA — State health officials say no new measles cases have been detected across the state. Doctors say if small children or infants get whooping cough, it could be fatal. The Louisiana ...

NEWSWATCH SEVEN AT FIVE. DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH SEES ITS HIGHEST NUMBER OF WHOOPING COUGH CASES IN 12 YEARS. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I’M QUANECIA FRASER. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS AS OF MONDAY, ...