Whooping cough on rise in L.A. County

How to Spot Early Signs of Potentially Fatal Whooping Cough as Cases Rise
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.
Whooping cough case found in one Caddo School
On Friday, Oct. 25, parents at Captain Shreve High School received information via a pre-recorded phone call stating a single 11th grade student had been positively diagnosed with whooping cough. Caddo Parish School District released this statement ...
Whooping cough on the rise in L.A. County
Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Los Angeles County. The highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs and airways spreads by coughing, sneezing, and even talking.
Map Shows US States Where 'Deadly' Whooping Cough Rising
Five times as many cases of the potentially fatal illness have been reported so far in 2024, compared with the same time last year.
Whooping cough cases confirmed at Bothell High School in WA
Bothell High School administration confirms Friday there are identified cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, at the school.
Boise high school warns parents of possible exposure after outbreak of whooping cough
The whooping cough nickname comes from the “whooping” noise a sick person makes when gasping for breath during a cough fit, the CDC reports. The school recommended that parent
Walking Pneumonia, Whooping Cough And More On The Rise: What To Watch For
Illness in kids can be complicated, especially since they tend to struggle with the concept of resting and staying still until they feel better. Now, there’s a surge of walking pneumonia, a form of lung infection that has milder symptoms and may leave patients feeling less bedbound but can still be very serious.
Health headlines: Whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases on the rise
In today's health headlines, the Centers for Disease Control reports that whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise.
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Whooping cough cases jump sharply in 2024, back in line with pre-pandemic levels
Whooping cough cases have jumped sharply year over year but remain in line with pre-pandemic numbers, the Centers for ...
Whooping cough cases up tenfold in Maryland
Three new cases of whooping cough in Anne Arundel County that made headlines in Maryland this week are part of an ongoing ...
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data shows
Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
Whooping cough cases have more than doubled in Arizona this year. Here's why
Arizonans with respiratory problems this fall may want to add whooping cough to the list of possible causes. Cases in the ...
Whooping cough cases triple in North Dakota
Cases of whooping cough have more than tripled in North Dakota compared to last year, including four infants who needed to be ...
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Whooping cough cases increase, health department urges vaccination
The Central Michigan Health department recently released a letter in regards to Pertussis–more commonly known as whooping ...
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Whooping cough outbreak hits Washington State University campus
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — An outbreak of whooping cough has been confirmed on the Washington State University campus. Whitman ...
Whitman County Public Health investigating 37 cases of whooping cough in Pullman-Moscow area
Several students at Washington State University (WSU) have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of pertussis, which is also ...