For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels. Often called the “100-day cough,” whooping cough or pertussis ...

People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when a cough is concerning? Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs ...

Different types of coughs and accompanying symptoms might give an indication of what might be causing it.

If a person is severely ill with whooping cough, the CDC advises that they may need to be admitted to the hospital so that medical providers can monitor their breathing and give them oxygen and fluids ...

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key ...

More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases have been reported in Texas so far this year, already reaching a 11-year high even though two more highly infectious months are left in the ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases have been ...

Tyler McPherson and his daughter, Juliette, at The DoSeum during its celebration. Read full article: The DoSeum welcomes 4 millionth guest at close of 10th anniversary year The Bexar County Sheriff’s ...