In 2025, a total of 367 cases of pertussis were reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is ...
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 ...
With whooping cough cases on the rise, you might be wondering how to protect your baby or what signs to watch for. A persistent cough can be worrying, especially when infections are spreading, so ...
A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the ...
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. The disease is most notable for its intense coughing fits, which often end with ...
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. Often called the “100-day cough,” whooping cough or pertussis ...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - 38 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported in September. According to a news release from the La Crosse County Health Department, more than 50 cases of ...