Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Doctors and health officials are warning San Diego residents about rising cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia, especially among young children.

Oregon health officials are alarmed over the state's rising pertussis case count, which is expected to beat the state's ...

San Diego public health officials have seen a rising number of pertussis cases reported so far this year, according to a news ...

Doctors say they are seeing a significant uptick in the amount of people, especially children, with the bacterial infection.

Unlike adults, infants with pertussis may not cough as much or at all, but develop apnea, a life-threatening pause in ...

She recalls seeing a 5-month-old baby whose mother explained the child would have difficulty breathing and cough until she vomited, then seem fine minutes later. “I’m talking to her ...

Instead of the coughing fits, their symptoms could include things like gagging, gasping, vomiting or difficulty breathing. "Younger children may not eat as well and may have a fever or trouble ...

Many people don't experience symptoms in the early stages, but as the condition progresses, you may experience shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and fatigue. Because the lung damage with ...

Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting state health officials to ...