Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help …
WEB2 days ago · Whooping cough starts with symptoms that look a lot like a regular cold: a runny nose, sneezing, a low-grade fever and a tickly cough. A week or two later, the infection moves into a new stage ...
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed ...
WEB2 days ago · 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 diseases experts attribute the surge in cases of whooping cough — also known as pertussis — to a dip in vaccination rates …
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed
WEB2 days ago · Reported cases of people with whooping cough are returning to pre-pandemic levels, when the U.S. typically saw more than 10,000 cases each year, the CDC said in July. The agency recorded 14,569 ...
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
WEB3 days ago · By Erika Edwards. The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue ...
Whooping cough wave nears decade high, CDC reports - Yahoo News
WEB2 days ago · Whooping cough wave nears decade high, CDC reports. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published concerning new figures on whooping cough — caused by Bordatella pertussis bacterial infections — in the United States. The agency has reportedly recorded the largest number of whooping cough cases in a single week since ...
Whooping cough wave now the worst in almost a decade, as ... - CBS News
WEB4 days ago · This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway. When the bacteria release a toxin, it damages the cilia, and the airways swell. When the cilia aren’t working as ...
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
WEBJul 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 is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with more than 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2024.
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