Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has bounced ...

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 ...

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 ...

At just 2 weeks old, Feleena Owens was struggling to breathe. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The newborn was coughing so badly, ...

Parents on Wednesday were notified of a whooping cough case at a Wake County school. According to the Wake County Public School System, Leesville Road High School sent a letter to parents stating the ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A harsh, hacking cough is making a comeback across North Carolina — and health experts say it’s reaching levels the state hasn’t seen ...