Whooping cough is highly preventable, but waning vaccine rates are leading to more outbreaks and even some infant deaths.

Whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S., with over 26,600 infections reported. Experts warn falling vaccination rates ...

In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination ...

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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States.

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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a ...

For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in JAMA ...

A new vaccine is being developed against whooping cough after a devastating outbreak killed 11 babies. It comes after Britain was hit by the worst outbreak in 40 years during 2024 as patients reported ...

Deaths from whooping cough have been recorded in Louisiana and Washington. More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows. This ...

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A cough lasting over eight weeks, known as a chronic cough, signals potential underlying issues like asthma, reflux, or heart problems. Ignoring this persistent symptom can delay crucial diagnoses.