MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or ...

Health officials in Arkansas are raising concerns as cases of whooping cough continue to climb statewide, reaching the ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It starts out like a ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials are monitoring a spike in whooping cough cases around the state this year, marking one of the biggest increases in case numbers in nearly a decade. 27 News ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. The disease is most notable for its intense coughing fits, which often end with ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States.

Despite a slowdown compared to the beginning of the year, the number of annual whooping cough cases in Arkansas is projected ...

Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.