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Symptoms of whooping cough Whooping cough occurs in three distinct stages, according to the CDC. Symptoms vary based on the stage of infection, age of the person infected and vaccination status.
The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a health alert due to a significant increase in pertussis cases, urging ...
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2 infants dead from whooping cough within last 6 months - MSNWhooping cough spreads easily from person to person through the air. People can spread the bacteria from the start of symptoms and for at least two weeks after coughing begins.
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Whooping cough – symptoms and treatmentsThe name whooping cough might conjure up images of Victorian England but the illness can strike thousands of people during outbreaks, which occur every three to five years. Surges in cases have ...
A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the ...
Healthcare experts are sounding the alarm on a major increase in whooping cough cases as nationwide numbers have tripled compared to last year.
As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.
What causes whooping cough? Pavia explains that whooping cough is caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, and a closely related relative, called Bordetella parapertussis.
After a yearslong lull thanks to Covid-19 precautions like isolation and distancing, whooping cough cases are climbing, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What to know about whooping cough Early whooping cough symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, watery eyes, fever and cough. Later, thick mucus blocks airways, causing uncontrollable coughing.
Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.
Whooping cough appears similar to a common cold early on. Early symptoms can last for 1 to 2 weeks and usually include a runny or stuffed-up nose, low-grade fever and mild, occasional cough.
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