U.S. whooping cough outbreak is the worst in a decade : NPR
Oct 11, 2024 · America is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade. Experts say there's a cyclical nature to outbreaks like this but that the timing was altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough ... - ABC News
7 hours ago · There are two types of vaccines used today to protect against whooping cough: the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine for babies and children younger than age 7, and the tetanus ...
Pertussis Cases Are Surging This Year—Here’s Why
Oct 25, 2024 · Add pertussis, or whooping cough, to the list of respiratory infections that plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic and began to surge during its final year.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
Sep 16, 2024 · Rates of pertussis, or whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease, are increasing in the United States. As of early September, there were more than three times as many reported cases of pertussis compared to this time in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
Jul 22, 2024 · Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit that affects about a third of those who get this infection.
Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data …
Oct 18, 2024 · The data, updated Thursday, shows the case count at 18,506 as of the week ending October 12. At the same time last year, 3,382 cases had been reported. Whooping cough, also known as...
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · Whooping cough disease, caused by the pertussis bacteria, typically starts around a week after people are first exposed to another contagious person. Symptoms can last for weeks to...
Why Are Whooping Cough Cases Rising? What to Know and How …
Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have surged, in the Philadelphia region and across the U.S. as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 17,500 pertussis cases have been reported in the U.S. so far in 2024, compared with only 3,962 cases for all of 2023. That’s an increase of more than 340% – and ...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's ... - CBS News
Aug 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which had plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to more people at the time wearing masks and staying...
Whooping cough cases in U.S. quadruple in less than a year, CDC …
Sep 21, 2024 · The number of whooping cough cases have more than quadrupled in the U.S. since last year, according to data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Infectious...