Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together – perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and ...

It's a respiratory illness that may start out like a cold. But pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can last for weeks or months.

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A sharp increase in whooping cough cases is hitting Texas. Learn how to protect your loved ones with vaccines and other key ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health held its first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, during which it also announced an ...

Robert F Kennedy Jr is a man best known for his years of tireless work undermining public confidence in vaccines, and repeating long-debunked claims about their ...

Recent reports from China describe concerns about human metapneumovirus, which has led to discussions about dangerous diseases, overburdened hospitals, and potential pandemics. However, experts urge c ...

According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whooping ...

California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, ...