Oregon whooping cough cases on track to beat state record
Oregon health officials are alarmed over the state's rising pertussis case count, which is expected to beat the state's record, Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday.
McHenry County reports significant increase in 'whooping cough' cases
The McHenry County Department of Health is urging residents to take extra precautions to reduce the spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a “highly contagious acute respiratory illness” that starts with mild symptoms, Goldstein said. Infected individuals later develop a severe cough that can be followed by vomiting, he said.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
How to stay healthy with whooping cough on the rise
A whooping cough outbreak is currently making its way across the Inland Northwest, leaving many families worried about keeping the infection out of their homes.
Massachusetts tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Goldberg's birthday episode also included the return of the Wind Machine of Chaos and her face on a giant wheel of cheese.
Health officials tracking increase in whooping cough, walking pneumonia in Mass.
Massachusetts health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the look-out for potential symptoms.
State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
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Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Oregon whooping cough cases trend toward record, prompting calls for vaccinations
The number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in Oregon are on track to hit an all-time high by the end of the year, ...
Texas reports cases of whooping cough triple from last year as cooler weather arrives
As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas ...
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Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, which can spread from person to person through the air via ...
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Whooping cough, a threat to babies, surges in Oregon
Also known as pertussis, the disease poses a particular threat to young babies, and five infants have died from it since 2003 ...
Whooping cough cases in Oregon expected to break state record
The Oregon Health Authority said that as of Wednesday, the state has seen a total of 827 cases in 23 counties this year. At ...
Whooping Cough declared community outbreak in Spokane County & North Idaho
Although the disease may produce only a mild, persistent cough in adults or adolescents, young children exposed to the disease can be at risk for severe complication ...
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Amarillo Public Health Department provides tips to prevent Whooping Cough
The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is providing tips to the Amarillo community to help prevent pertussis or ...
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4 Portsmouth High School students have ‘very contagious’ whooping cough
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Four students at Portsmouth High School have been diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known ...