Washington, whooping cough

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.
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 from 51 cases reported last year.
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
The Alabama Department of Public Health is seeing a 200% increase in Pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in our state. ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included in seven outbreaks,
U of I sees increase in whooping cough cases
McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth, nose and throat. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is easily spread from person-to-person.
Whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases on the rise
Seasonal sickness is on the rise and may be severe for the youngest in your homes. The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years.
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Whooping cough, chickenpox outbreaks hit Clark County schools
Clark County Public Health officials are warning residents about a rise in whooping cough cases and chickenpox outbreaks ...
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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Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in 2 months in Clark County
Whooping cough cases are continuing to increase in Clark County, as well as chickenpox outbreaks, mainly in unvaccinated ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 like ...
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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 ...
The first death of whooping cough in Korea...Infants under 2 months of age [now news]
In recent years, the number of whooping cough patients has soared, and the first death in Korea has occurred.The Korea ...