Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in Southern California
The public health department has warned local doctors that the region is in the midst of a significant increase in walking pneumonia cases, especially among children age 2 to 4. Whooping cough
Respiratory illness on the rise: Doctors urge vigilance for whooping cough, walking pneumonia
Doctors and health officials are warning San Diego residents about rising cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia, especially among young children.
Whooping cough and pneumonia on the rise in Mass.
Massachusetts public health officials are also monitoring an increase in walking pneumonia in recent weeks, particularly among children and young adults. According to the CDC, common symptoms of the illness include cough, fever, headache, and fatigue.
Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says
Pertussis cases in Texas have tripled this year. DSHS urges vaccination and early treatment to prevent severe complications, especially in young children.
Whooping cough cases surge across the Pacific Northwest
Later stages of pertussis can include severe coughing fits, a “whoop” sound caused by the person gasping for air between coughs, and vomiting and exhaustion after coughing fits. This stage typically lasts one to six weeks, but may extend as long as 10 weeks.
Whooping cough on the rise in Madison County
Madison County Public Health has announced an increase in pertussis cases among school-aged children in the county. Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial
Good Question: Is whooping cough dangerous to seniors?
Do seniors 65 and older need to take a booster for whooping cough? What is the danger to seniors? It depends on how long it’s been since you last had your whooping cough vaccine. For adults, the CDC recommends the Tdap vaccine every ten years.
New nasal vaccine shows promise in curbing whooping cough spread
As whooping cough cases rise in the U.S., a new nasal vaccine developed by Tulane University may hold the key to reducing the ...
Lane County reports highest amount of whooping cough cases in Oregon
A surge in whooping cough cases in Oregon has prompted state and local health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated.
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Confirmed case of whooping cough at Lincoln High School
A case of whooping cough has been reported at Lincoln High School. In an email letter sent to all Lincoln families the Sioux Falls School District said: “We have been notified by the Department of ...
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Pertussis in Madison County and beyond: Who's most at risk?
Madison County is the latest in the state to warn the public of an increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping ...
Westfield Health Bulletin: beware of pertussis and pneumonia symptoms
I have ordered more chest X-rays in the last few weeks than ever before. Pertussis and pneumonia are definitely prevalent in ...
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Cases of whooping cough are surging across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — State and local health officials are warning of a surging number of cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, ...
Whooping cough wave hospitalizing Spokane kids has already surpassed 2015 outbreak
Spokane kids are getting sick from whooping cough, and health officials warn the outbreak will likely last into the spring. As of Friday, 140 cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis, have been ...
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Lane County has highest number of pertussis cases this year with 249, officials say
Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting health officials to sharpen their warnings about the disease’s ser ...