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Cases of pertussis, also widely known as whooping cough, have surged over the past year. Data collected from the CDC showed cumulative cases were over 35,000 in 2024, which is over 400% more than in ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A surge in whooping cough cases not just across the nation, but right here in the Coastal Bend. "As of today we have received 58 cases here in Nueces County which is a number ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Doctors are warning about a rise in illnesses as 2024 comes to a close, including Norovirus, whooping cough, and seasonal flu. Health experts are urging caution, especially for ...

Total cases of whooping cough in 2025 are double compared to the same time frame in 2024, the CDC says. naipo.de via Unsplash As schools across the country release their students and the summer season ...