Texas is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, a highly contagious ...

People are more susceptible to respiratory viruses, including whooping cough, during the fall and winter, state health ...

Whooping cough in children: Young children require attentive care, as inadequate attention can lead to serious health risks. Recent research indicates that whooping cough poses a significant threat to ...

Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the ...

Low vaccination rates, particularly for the MMR and DTaP vaccines, are contributing to the outbreaks. Wisconsin's childhood vaccination rates are among the lowest in the U.S., well below the CDC's ...

After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That's not the typical public health response.