A mother who lost her 2-month-old son to whooping cough shares the tragic story of his death and her message as cases rise.

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"It’s natural to feel unsure when your child develops a cough," explains ... they need immediate medical attention." A cough accompanied by a high fever (especially over 40°C) could indicate ...

"If they have fever ... says if your child is sick, there's a good chance you'll be given amoxicillin. If you see that's not working, the likelihood of your child having whooping cough or walking ...

Whooping cough is on the rise nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In mid-October, the CDC reported more than 18,500 cases nationwide of pertussis, commonly ...

At approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed a case of pertussis, also ...

Whooping cough cases nearly doubled in New Mexico in 2024, and accounts for 60 of the total cases nationwide, as of Oct. 26.

Arizonans with respiratory problems this fall may want to add whooping cough to the list of possible causes. Cases in the ...

There is generally no fever and coughing may last four weeks or longer. Adults, teens and vaccinated children often have milder symptoms that may be confused with bronchitis or asthma. Please observe ...

"For example, a stiff neck along with a rash, fever and cough may indicate meningitis, which can be a serious condition," she adds. "While such symptoms are rare, they shouldn’t be ignored as they can ...

There is generally no fever and coughing may last four weeks ... When possible, babies should be kept away from people with a cough. Any baby with a coughing illness should be seen by their ...