Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can cause painful coughing fits and difficulty breathing. Cases ...

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"People have coughed so hard they've actually broken ribs with pertussis. So, definitely that's not something that we like to see." said Dr. Huse.

Cases of whooping cough are increasing. You can protect your child with vaccinations. Here’s everything you need to know.

An epidemic of whooping cough, which can be fatal for babies, is sweeping Tasmania with a massive increase in cases.

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A bacterial disease called whooping cough is on the rise in Canada, especially in Quebec. Here’s how kids and teens can ...

Alaska’s state health department confirmed that an infant has died from the ongoing pertussis — or whooping cough — epidemic ...