whooping cough, Texas

Texas reports cases of whooping cough triple from last year as cooler weather arrives
As the Texas weather cools, you may be hearing more coughs due to an increase in whooping cough disease, according to Texas Health and Human Services. Pertussis, often referred to as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection accompanied by uncontrollable coughing spells.
Texas DSHS reports significant increase in whooping cough cases
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.
Mass. tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia. Here‘s who’s being impacted
State health officials are monitoring increasing cases of whooping cough and pneumonia. Children and adolescents are primarily affected by those bacterial respiratory illnesses, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday as he urged clinicians and families to be on the lookout for potential symptoms.
Health officials: Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
Whooping cough cases increase at the University of Cincinnati
State tracking increase in whooping cough, pneumonia
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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. It can cause serious coughing fits in infants and children.
Cases of whooping cough remain elevated in Wisconsin. Here's how prevent spread of the illness
DHS has received reports of 1,596 confirmed cases of whooping cough. In Wisconsin, 64 counties have had at least one case of ...
Whooping cough cases in country increase by 3,000 per cent in a year
The number of whooping cough cases recorded in the State since the start of the year is 3000 per cent higher than the total ...
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 ...
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Whooping cough cases rise sharply in Douglas County, up in neighboring counties
Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Local health officials are warning of a sharp increase in ...
Loveland City Schools reports 9 whooping cough cases as 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 ...
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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 ...
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Cases of whooping cough are not only increasing across the country but also here in Arizona.
‘Highly contagious’: Mass. health officials tracking increases in whooping cough, pneumonia
In addition to pertussis, the Department of Public Health is also watching the spread of bacteria that can cause walking ...
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Amarillo Public Health Department provides tips to prevent Whooping Cough
The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is providing tips to the Amarillo community to help prevent pertussis or ...