Consumer News Cases Of Whooping Cough Are Rising Across The U S

Whooping cough cases rising in West Virginia

Since Jan. 1, 2025, the BPH said a total of 126 cases have been identified across West Virginia, an increase that has been reported since 2010. Read More

Pediatricians warn of whooping cough outbreak in Texas — what you need to know

Texas is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness that can lead to vomiting or pauses in breathing. Read More

Whooping cough cases rising ‘dramatically’ in MS, experts say. How to protect your child

People are more susceptible to respiratory viruses, including whooping cough, during the fall and winter, state health officials said. Read More

West Virginia health officials see rise in whooping cough cases

Health officials in West Virginia have reported the largest increase in whooping cough in 15 years.A total of 126 cases of pertussis – a highly contagious respi ... Read More

Flu, whooping cough cases on the rise in Kansas City

The Kansas City Health Department is urging residents to get vaccinated against influenza and pertussis as cases rise in the city. So far this year, 75 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping ... Read More

Measles isn't the only growing threat to SC children. Cases of these diseases are rising too

Measles is not the only disease that has increased as the number of childhood vaccinations have decreased in South Carolina over the past several years. Cases of whooping cough and chicken pox have ... Read More