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 ...

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.

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 vulnerable residents this spring.

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 ...

“I think with a lot of what went on during the [COVID-19] pandemic, there was less diagnosis of pertussis but possibly also a little less transmission,” he said. Deese believes natural ...