"It's likely mitigation measures used during the pandemic (e.g., masking, remote learning) lowered transmission of pertussis," the CDC said in July. That interrupted what had been signs that ...

Health officials are sounding the alarm on Whooping cough, a potentially dangerous respiratory infection, that has spread ...

This important study provides evidence for asymptomatic Bordetella pertussis carriage among mothers in a longitudinal cohort in Zambia, significantly advancing understanding of transmission dynamics.

The Laredo Public Health Department reports a rise in whooping cough cases and is urging vaccinations to protect infants and ...

Measures like masking and remote learning likely helped reduce pertussis transmission during the pandemic. However, in 2024, pertussis cases have surged, reflecting a shift back to normal trends.

“Pertussis has caused about 30 deaths a year ... were newborns less than 1 month old. “Preventing transmission to all young children, but especially to infants, is the major public health ...

In addition, there are people with preexisting health conditions that may be exacerbated by pertussis. These include those who are immunocompromised or have moderate to severe asthma. Wen ...

pertussis in the upper respiratory tract, and reduces or prevents transmission, the cycle of pertussis epidemics is likely to continue. Teleflex Medical Inc. Current injectable pertussis vaccines ...

In his 20 years working in pediatric infectious disease, Dr. John Schieffelin has never seen another illness like pertussis. Also known as whooping cough, it’s a contagious respiratory illness ...