Lots of babies ... cough and slight fever. After a couple of days his breathing would become more noisy, sounding rattly or wheezy and his cough would get worse. The cough would keep him awake at ...

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

the infection can develop into coughing bouts that last for a few minutes and are typically worse at night. Young babies may also make a distinctive “whoop” or have difficulty breathing after ...

Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5.

It can save kids from an awful illness and save babies’ lives.” Pertussis can cause uncontrollable, violent coughing that often ends with a deep “whooping” sound as the person tries to ...

Whooping cough spreads through coughing or sneezing and impacts the body's cilia, causing swelling in the airway. The CDC also notes that babies under 1 year of age and anyone with a compromised ...

Getting vaccinated while pregnant provides some protection to babies in the ... can develop into coughing bouts that last a few minutes and are typically worse at night. Young babies may make ...

Cases of whooping cough ... while those 7 and older get the Tdap vaccine. The CDC recommends pregnant women get the Tdap vaccine early in the third trimester of each pregnancy to protect babies ...