A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.

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 ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough ...

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 ...

Whooping cough cases this year in the U.S. could hit numbers not seen since 1959, federal health officials warn. “We may be on track for record high cases this year,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director ...

Australia is battling its biggest rise in whooping cough cases in 35 years. During 2024 and 2025 Australia recorded 82,513 whooping cough cases – the highest number since monitoring began in 1991.

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 ...

A human challenge trial has shown a new vaccine could offer better protection against whooping cough. The new study, delivered in partnership between the University of Southampton, University Hospital ...

It's highly infectious and definitely not a welcome guest. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise with outbreaks across the country, leaving some parents of infants wondering whether ...