Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on rise

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, 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.
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.
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.
With cases rising, what you need to know about whooping cough
Whooping cough is on the rise in the United States, with cases surging across the nation. It's important to remember that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, can impact adults as well as kids, according to Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) President Dr. Tina Tan.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Tri-Cities
Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise in the Tri-Cities.In 2023, there were zero cases of the illness reported to the Benton Frankl
'It's almost like a coughing attack': Whooping cough cases on the rise
Outbreaks aren't rare, but they're not necessarily common, according to Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health. He said there are several factors that could be leading to the uptick in cases.
Michigan whooping cough cases on the rise
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has warned Michigan residents that cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The MDHHS is urging residents to stay up to date with their vaccinations.
Washington sees massive spike in whooping cough cases, 25% of cases from The Puget Sound
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re starting to see the impact of waning immunization uptake in pertussis.” ...
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Whooping Cough Cases Are Spiking, CDC Warns
Cases of whooping cough are five times higher than at this time a year ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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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 ...
whooping cough cases on the rise
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Whooping Cough regional update
Whooping Cough cases appear to be declining after months of high numbers being reported. The respiratory illness has been making its heavy presence known in Ontario and Québec, impacting local ...