Doctors around the state are reporting an increase in pertussis cases, known as whooping cough. "Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that's caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis.

Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Health reported an increase in pertussis infections for 2024. The state had 2,261 confirmed and probable cases reported last year, a 25-fold increase from the 87 ...

There’s a new epidemic brewing under President Donald Trump’s administration. Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have been on the rise across the United States, according to recent data ...

Michigan reports 497 pertussis cases in 2025, linked to declining vaccination rates. Health officials stress the need for immunization to protect vulnerable groups.

The Hawaii Department of Health said cases of pertussis are on the rise in the state, and is urging residents to keep up with recommended vaccines.

May 05, 2025 Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection The highly contagious illness, also known as Pertussis, poses particular risk to newborn infants and ...

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.

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded . That’s compared with 4,266 cases ...

Pennsylvania, one of the states hit hardest by the illness last year, has recorded 207 whooping cough cases in 2025. FILE - This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Whooping cough cases are more than double those seen at the same time last year, with 8,064 cases recorded nationwide so far this year.

Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria attach to the cilia in the upper respiratory system and release toxins.