Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can cause painful coughing fits and difficulty breathing. Cases ...
Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares ...
MORE than 12,000 cases of whooping cough were confirmed in England in the first seven months of the year, UK Health Security ...
A baby has died from whooping cough in Alaska ... Whooping can can cause 'violent coughing fits' that last for months, as well as fever, difficulty breathing and congestion.
Cases of whooping cough are increasing. You can protect your child with vaccinations. Here’s everything you need to know.
The second stage, which can last from a couple of weeks to several weeks, is characterized by the cough getting worse, with coughing fits where the baby or ... protection over time may also ...
New South Wales Health has issued an urgent plea to residents following a major spike in whooping cough cases across the ...
but a person’s immunity can wane over time. Studies show that when vaccinated, people who get pertussis cough for fewer days, experience less whooping, coughing fits, or vomiting after coughing ...