U.S. whooping cough outbreak is the worst in a decade : NPR
Oct 11, 2024 · America is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade. Experts say there's a cyclical nature to outbreaks like this but that the timing was altered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help …
Sep 20, 2024 · CNN — Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease...
Whooping cough cases in U.S. quadruple in less than a year, CDC …
Sep 21, 2024 · Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
Sep 16, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway.
Whooping cough cases rise in 2024: Symptoms, vaccine, data
4 days ago · The CDC reported 17,579 whooping cough cases in the U.S. through the week of Oct. 5. In October last year, that number was 3,962 – an increase of just over 13,600. Whooping cough, also...
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
Sep 19, 2024 · This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control...
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
Jul 22, 2024 · Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit that affects about a third of those who get this infection.
What is whooping cough? Cases in US surge to pre-pandemic …
4 days ago · Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There's been over 17,500 cases of the...
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
Sep 20, 2024 · The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.
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