ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included in seven outbreaks, one of which is here in Jefferson County.
U of I sees increase in whooping cough cases
McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose and throat. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is easily spread from person-to-person.
WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.
Whooping cough is on the rise in Oklahoma. Here's what you need to know
Whooping cough cases have nearly quadrupled nationwide since last year, and Oklahoma is seeing those impacts. Here's what you need to know.
Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on the rise
Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years.
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Whooping cough vaccine vigilance is slipping in WA
Last week, the state reported that so far this year, 1,099 cases of whooping cough have been reported compared to just 45 at the same time last year.
Maternity team beats whooping cough vaccine target
A hospital maternity team has administered more than double the expected number of whooping cough vaccines in six months.
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Washington hit with steep hike in whooping cough cases
Washington residents are being alerted to a big increase in whooping cough cases in the state. The Washington State ...
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Officials On Alert For Whooping Cough
The surge of a familiar bug in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has state health officials reaching out to inform and ...
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Hexavalent vaccine can reduce spread of whooping cough
Comprehensive coverage of the hexavalent vaccine can protect against whooping cough and polio, averting disease resurgence, writes Esther Nakkazi.
WHOOPING COUGH | MDHHS urging people to get pertussis vaccine as cases rise
Officials with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to stay up to date with the pertussis ...
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Whooping cough outbreak spreads to 31 counties across Washington
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Whooping cough is spreading rapidly across Washington, now affecting 31 counties. The highest rates are ...
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Whooping cough cases surge in Washington state
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant rise in pertussis cases, also known as ...
Can whooping cough be life-threatening?
Whooping cough can catch one off guard. Why it isn't diagnosed at an early stage has a lot to do with its early flu-like ...