Whooping cough and pneumonia on rise in Mass.

Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in Southern California
The public health department has warned local doctors that the region is in the midst of a significant increase in walking pneumonia cases, especially among children age 2 to 4. Whooping cough
Whooping cough and pneumonia on the rise in Mass.
Massachusetts public health officials are also monitoring an increase in walking pneumonia in recent weeks, particularly among children and young adults. According to the CDC, common symptoms of the illness include cough, fever, headache, and fatigue.
Respiratory illness on the rise: Doctors urge vigilance for whooping cough, walking pneumonia
Doctors and health officials are warning San Diego residents about rising cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia, especially among young children.
Good Question: Is whooping cough dangerous to seniors?
(WKYT)—Today’s Good Question is: Do seniors 65 and older need to take a booster for whooping cough? What is the danger to seniors? It depends on how long it’s been since you last had your whooping cough vaccine. For adults, the CDC recommends the ...
Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says
Pertussis cases in Texas have tripled this year. DSHS urges vaccination and early treatment to prevent severe complications, especially in young children.
Washington state sees 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases, mirroring rise across US
Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.
Whooping cough is on the rise in New England. Here’s what to know.
We’re seeing common pre-pandemic illnesses return with a bit of a vengeance,” said Dr. Michael Koster, of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.
San Diego health officials warn of sharp increase in whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases
San Diego health officials are warning about a sharp rise in whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases. Whooping cough, also ...
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Ask the Doctors: Vaccination is the best safeguard against whooping cough
Dear Doctors: I've been seeing a lot of news stories about whooping cough. Is there really another illness that we need to worry about? What is whooping cough, and how do you get it? What is ...
Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are elevated across the country, including in Wisconsin, as of early ...
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Whooping cough wave hospitalizing Spokane kids has already surpassed 2015 outbreak
Spokane kids are getting sick from whooping cough, and health officials warn the outbreak will likely last into the spring. As of Friday, 140 cases of whooping cough, also called pertussis, ...
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Cases of whooping cough are surging across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — State and local health officials are warning of a surging number of cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Texas and across the nation. According to the Texas Department of ...
Two cases of whooping cough reported at Hewitt-Trussville High School
The school system was made aware of those cases last week and immediately notified parents and staff via email.
Bill Bailey shares terrifying experience with whooping cough: 'I wasn't sure I'd survive'
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian and Strictly winner Bill Bailey says whooping cough left him fighting for breath and scared he wouldn't ...
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Oregon whooping cough cases on track to beat state record
Oregon health officials are alarmed over the state's rising pertussis case count, which is expected to beat the state's ...