Whooping cough cases have exploded since 2023, new CDC data shows
Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases this year than at this point in time last year.
Map Shows US States Where 'Deadly' Whooping Cough Rising
Five times as many cases of the potentially fatal illness have been reported so far in 2024, compared with the same time last year.
Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level
Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough reported so far, the CDC said. That's the most at this point in the year since 2014,
CDC reports dramatic increase in whooping cough cases
Amid an over 400% increase in number of whooping cough cases in 2024, an expert says it's important for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
CDC: Whooping cough cases surge to record levels in US in 2024
Whooping cough cases have increased to record levels since 2014, with four times as many cases compared to last year, data from the CDC showed. There have been more than 16,000 cases this year alone and two confirmed deaths,
Whooping cough cases rise dramatically nationally and across Delaware Valley, CDC says
So far this year, Delaware County had 182 confirmed cases of whooping cough. This time last year, there was only one case in the county.
Whooping cough cases surge to decade high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday that whooping cough cases for this time of year hit their highest level in a decade. With 18,506 cases reported so far in 2024, the total marks the most cases recorded since 2014,
Ask the doctors: Vaccination is the best safeguard against whooping cough
Whooping cough is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection. Also known as pertussis, it poses a particular threat to infants. You’re hearing about it right now because the disease is on the rise.
Whooping cough cases jump sharply in 2024, back in line with pre-pandemic levels
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Whooping cough cases surge in Oklahoma, US: What to know, symptoms to watch for
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How to Know If You Need a Whooping Cough Vaccine As Cases Rise
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious illness. It’s highly contagious, can leave you with a hacking cough for months, and is especially dangerous to babies. The CDC reports ...
Focus at Four: Bryan-College Station doctor talks real threat of whooping cough
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Since the CDC reported more than 18,000 cases of whooping cough this year recently released, a ...
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Whooping Cough Outbreak In USA: Warning Signs And Prevention Tips You Need To Know
Cases of whooping cough have dramatically surged in 2024, returning to pre-pandemic trends. According to the Centers for ...