The number of whooping cough cases in Florida soared in 2024. From Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Health reported 715 cases of pertussis – an eight-fold increase over ...

Whooping cough can be contagious for weeks after the start of its symptoms, and is spread when a person with the disease coughs or sneezes, sending out a spray of bacteria that others then breathe in ...

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Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, has surged in the US, with over 32,000 cases reported this year. The CDC emphasizes vaccination and good hygiene to prevent its spread.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. For many, the bacterial infection starts with symptoms similar to the common cold — a runny nose, sneezing ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whooping cough cases in the United ... and 2021 also helped prevent spreading of the bacteria that causes pertussis.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory illness, but it is preventable with a common vaccine. For many, it can start with symptoms similar to the common cold ...

This alarming surge has brought renewed focus on prevention measures and vaccination efforts to combat this highly contagious bacterial infection. What is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough is a ...

This is a matter of great concern, because whooping cough -- which is also known as pertussis -- can affect people of all age groups, especially children. It is a highly-contagious bacterial ...