Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in 2024 surpassed totals seen in recent years and marked the highest case ...

"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 across California and the country.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Herd immunity refers to the indirect protection conferred by the vaccine: vaccination of some age groups, in particular adolescents, may considerably reduce the transmission of the disease in the ...