Whooping cough (or pertussis) cases are on the rise, causing concerns of a resurgence of the highly contagious disease.

Adults prescribed a GLP-1 agent had a 12% higher risk for developing a new chronic cough -- one that persists for over 8 ...

Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical disease, meaning it might spread widely through a community and then disappear ...

The local health authority has reported 135 cases of the virus locally in 2025, already much higher than the 84 cases that ...

Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the US, with sharp increases now seen in Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon.

Whooping cough cases are sharply rising across Central Texas, and doctors are urging vaccinations to help stop the spread.

After a positive case of whooping cough in Barton County, health professionals are offering advice to stay protected ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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