This factsheet explains whooping cough (pertussis) to support nurses in identifying and managing the bacterial infection.

"Unprotected city" - this is what infants are during the first six months of life, and the resurgence of whooping cough - ...

Since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2019-20, we’re all more aware of “communicable diseases” – the infectious illnesses that spread from person to person.

Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.

North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in the number of whooping cough cases over the past three months. Between January ...

On Friday, a spokesperson for the Wake County Public School System told WRAL News a case of the illness was detected in an ...

Missoula Public Health is alerting the community that pertussis (whooping cough) is circulating in Montana.Since December ...

December 2024 to March 14, 2025. In the same time period one year ago, just three cases were reported in Montana.

Wake County has confirmed a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Oberlin Magnet Middle School. It’s one of 20 ...

MISSOULA — Missoula Public Health reports that pertussis — also known as whooping cough — is circulating in the area. Health ...

Whooping cough often starts as mild, cold-like symptoms. In one or two weeks, the coughing worsens and can develop into ...