Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
WEB1 day ago · It’s the tweens and teens whose immunity against whooping cough has waned that are driving outbreaks in many states, experts say. On Thursday, the CDC reported that 14,569 cases of whooping ...
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back ... - CBS News
WEB2 days ago · The median age of cases is 9 years old, the health department said. "Since Jan. 1, 2024, there have been 162 cases of whooping cough in Oklahoma, which is the highest number of cases since 2017 ...
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed ...
WEB10 hours ago · Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.
US whooping cough cases rising, especially in teens, CDC says
WEB1 day ago · Whooping cough cases are climbing at the fastest pace in years as students across America return to school, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. In figures published by the U.S. Centers for ...
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Rising, Especially in Teens, CDC Says
WEB1 day ago · FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Whooping cough cases are climbing at the fastest pace in years as students across America return to school, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. In ...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's ... - CBS News
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which had plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to more people at the time wearing masks and staying...
Pertussis Surveillance and Trends | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEB1 day ago · CDC tracks pertussis cases using a national surveillance system. CDC works with several states on enhanced pertussis surveillance. Cases have increased over the last few decades but remain low. Experts believe that much of …
Whooping Cough Is on the Rise, Returning to Pre-Pandemic Trends
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The number of people reported with whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rising in the United States. As of June 1 this year, more than double the cases of whooping cough were reported as of this date in 2023.
Whooping Cough Rising Fast, Especially Among Teens - WebMD
WEB1 day ago · Sept. 20, 2024 – Whooping cough is surging in the U.S., with four times as many cases reported so far this year, compared to all of 2023. The CDC said 14,569 cases had been reported as of Sept ...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
WEB5 days ago · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway. When the bacteria release a toxin, it damages the cilia, and the airways swell. When the cilia aren’t working as ...
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