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Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Whooping cough is spreading rapidly, with experts fearing worsening outbreaks due to school return and delayed vaccinations.

Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic

Vaccination rates dropped during the pandemic, leading to a significant surge in whooping cough cases in the U.S. Credit: CDC data.

Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback

Surge in whooping cough cases suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels, with significant risks for infants and vulnerable populations.

Whooping cough cases double in the U.S., a potential legacy of the pandemic

Wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the decline in whooping cough cases initially, but missed vaccination appointments due to fear of the virus have led to a surge in cases.

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines.

Exclusive | NYC whooping cough cases skyrocket in 2024 by staggering 169%: new data

New York City is facing a severe increase in whooping cough cases, linked to unvaccinated migrants in overcrowded shelters.
Urgent vaccination efforts are needed to control the spread of whooping cough, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Whooping cough is spreading rapidly, with experts fearing worsening outbreaks due to school return and delayed vaccinations.

Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic

Vaccination rates dropped during the pandemic, leading to a significant surge in whooping cough cases in the U.S. Credit: CDC data.

Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback

Surge in whooping cough cases suggests a return to pre-pandemic levels, with significant risks for infants and vulnerable populations.

Whooping cough cases double in the U.S., a potential legacy of the pandemic

Wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the decline in whooping cough cases initially, but missed vaccination appointments due to fear of the virus have led to a surge in cases.

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines.

Exclusive | NYC whooping cough cases skyrocket in 2024 by staggering 169%: new data

New York City is facing a severe increase in whooping cough cases, linked to unvaccinated migrants in overcrowded shelters.
Urgent vaccination efforts are needed to control the spread of whooping cough, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.
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California 'overdue' for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S.

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in California, with 506 cases reported so far in 2024, posing a significant risk to infants.

The shocking number of whooping cough cases in ONE WEEK in south east London

Whooping cough cases in South East London increased in week 19 of 2024 amidst rising UK cases.

Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

The Philippines is facing a whooping cough outbreak, with many unvaccinated children at risk.

Here's why an unbearable cough is surging in the Bay Area

Bay Area residents are urged to stay updated with vaccinations due to a notable rise in whooping cough cases, particularly in Marin County.

Whooping cough cases in Wales show sharp increase

Whooping cough cases in Wales have rapidly increased in the first few weeks of 2024, with 135 cases already reported in January compared to 200 in all of 2023.
Public Health Wales has warned of a large wave of whooping cough cases and urged pregnant women and parents of young children to ensure they are vaccinated.
Whooping cough has waves of increased infection every three to four years, and the recent surge in cases is attributed to the suppression of rates during the pandemic lockdowns.

Whooping Cough Is Surging in China With Tens of Thousands of Cases and Over a Dozen Deaths

Whooping cough cases surged 20-fold in China in early 2024 compared to 2023, underscoring the risk of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Vaccine-induced immunity against whooping cough tends to wane as kids reach adolescence, and China does not mandate or provide booster shots to shore up immunity.

California 'overdue' for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S.

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in California, with 506 cases reported so far in 2024, posing a significant risk to infants.

The shocking number of whooping cough cases in ONE WEEK in south east London

Whooping cough cases in South East London increased in week 19 of 2024 amidst rising UK cases.

Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

The Philippines is facing a whooping cough outbreak, with many unvaccinated children at risk.

Here's why an unbearable cough is surging in the Bay Area

Bay Area residents are urged to stay updated with vaccinations due to a notable rise in whooping cough cases, particularly in Marin County.

Whooping cough cases in Wales show sharp increase

Whooping cough cases in Wales have rapidly increased in the first few weeks of 2024, with 135 cases already reported in January compared to 200 in all of 2023.
Public Health Wales has warned of a large wave of whooping cough cases and urged pregnant women and parents of young children to ensure they are vaccinated.
Whooping cough has waves of increased infection every three to four years, and the recent surge in cases is attributed to the suppression of rates during the pandemic lockdowns.

Whooping Cough Is Surging in China With Tens of Thousands of Cases and Over a Dozen Deaths

Whooping cough cases surged 20-fold in China in early 2024 compared to 2023, underscoring the risk of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Vaccine-induced immunity against whooping cough tends to wane as kids reach adolescence, and China does not mandate or provide booster shots to shore up immunity.
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Portland St. cancels game due to whooping cough

Portland State canceled its football game against South Dakota due to a whooping cough outbreak, ensuring the health of its student-athletes.

Whooping cough sickens 65 in outbreak at Bay Area high school, California officials say

Northern California has seen a spike in whooping cough cases, primarily linked to Tamalpais High School outbreak.
Whooping cough is highly contagious, with symptoms starting as a common cold and progressing to a hacking cough.

Warning as London cases of highly contagious '100 day cough' double in fortnight

Whooping cough infections in London have more than doubled in a two-week period, with 42 cases reported in the week up to January 21.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes repeated coughing and can last for three months or more.

Health officials in Suffolk County, New York, report whooping cough outbreak over the last month

Health officials in Suffolk County, New York, are warning the public that cases of the respiratory bacterial infection called pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been on the rise in the area.

Has the '100-day cough' come to the US? Experts reveal how to stay safe this holiday season

Health experts in the UK are suggesting bumping elbows instead of shaking hands due to rising cases of respiratory illnesses.
Global rates of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have been increasing, with 716 reported cases in the UK between July and November.
It is important to practice good hygiene and minimize contact with others, especially during the winter season and with the recent rise in COVID cases.
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