Millions of people were told to monitor themselves for the symptoms at least through Monday night, but possibly longer.

Health officials in Haywood County have confirmed an additional case of whooping cough, bringing the total number of active cases in the county to nine.

A 75-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of dyspnea and hypoxemia. CT of the chest showed a cavitary lesion in the right upper lobe and masses in both lower lobes. A diagnosis was made.

Mandatory masking is now in effect at the Qikiqtani General Hospital and at the Iqaluit boarding home in response to an ongoing outbreak of whooping cough in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet.

Every monsoon and winter, hospitals see a rise in babies struggling with severe cough, breathing trouble, or symptoms that seem like an upper respiratory tract infection or pneumonia. Many parents ...