Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows. This marks the second year in a row with higher than usual cases, according to ...

Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to ...

A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.

Many countries, including the U.S., recommend that women receive one dose of pertussis vaccine between the 27th and 36th week of every pregnancy to protect their babies. Infants younger than 6 weeks ...

OR ENERGY DRINKS. UPDATED FEDERAL DATA SHOWS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 25,000 CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH IN THE UNITED STATES SO FAR THIS YEAR. IT IS THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WITH A HIGHER THAN ...