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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.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
Read more The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with the number of cases so far this year nearly tripling compared to the same period in 2023.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Texas and Across the U.S. as Officials Urge Vaccinations with Schools Reopening
Texas sees a significant rise in whooping cough cases, with a similar trend nationwide, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations.
Spokane Health District reports alarming increase in Whooping Cough infections
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Regional Health District confirmed on 123 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough in the region. The infections are primarily among infants, toddlers and school-aged children. Six of the cases required hospitalization.
Health officials issue warning about increase in whooping cough cases
The Iredell County Health Department is warning about the increase in whooping cough cases. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. ALSO READ: Child dies, another hospitalized as strep cases spike in Mecklenburg County It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
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4 Portsmouth High School students have ‘very contagious’ whooping cough
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Four students at Portsmouth High School have been diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known ...
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Whooping cough cases surge in Texas, across country in 2024, DSHS says
HOUSTON — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a significant increase in pertussis (whooping ...
Loveland City Schools reports whooping cough cases as the illness spreads. What to know
Cases of whooping cough have emerged at Loveland Elementary, Oak Hills High, and UC. Data shows that the illness is returning ...
Four cases of whooping cough confirmed at Portsmouth High School
Four cases of whooping cough have been confirmed at Portsmouth High School since October, according to the Rhode Island ...
Six Spokane County residents hospitalized with whooping cough during outbreak
Spokane County is in the midst of an outbreak of whooping cough, with nearly twice the infections locally so far than the ...
Washington state sees alarming rise in whooping cough cases this year
Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up ...
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Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington
Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health ...
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What to know: protection from whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It causes severe coughing fits that often end in a high-pitched whoop. People may experience complications ...
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included ...