The challenge in controlling this outbreak lies significantly in the deceptive nature of the illness’s early stages. Dr.

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It can start with cold-like symptoms, including a runny nose, mild cough and low-grade fever. After one to two weeks, it can progress to severe ...

Northern Nevada Public Health emphasizes contagiousness, proper precautions whooping cough.

The Cascade City-County Health Department said in a news release that there are "multiple other suspected" pertussis ...

At least two cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been identified in two Kona schools over the past week.

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 ...

If a person is severely ill with whooping cough, the CDC advises that they may need to be admitted to the hospital so that medical providers can monitor their breathing and give them oxygen and fluids ...

School district sent warning to families at Galena High of possible exposure to pertussis, or whooping cough. Symptoms can take weeks to appear.

A case of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, was reported at McCallum High School Friday, according to Austin ...

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key ...

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