The '100‑day cough' that adults often miss

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways. It gets ...
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Olentangy Schools confirms whooping case at Liberty Middle School

POWELL, Ohio — Olentangy Schools announced a confirmed case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, within the district. Officials said they were notified of a case at Liberty Middle School on ...
WFAE

Whooping cough surges in North Carolina; fading vaccine immunity likely plays a role

Most people likely know pertussis by its more common name — whooping cough, which comes from the “whoop” sound made as the person tries to catch their breath in between violent coughing spells. The ...
ScienceAlert

The '100-Day Cough' Often Missed in Adults Is Highly Contagious

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways.
Rolling Out

7 reasons whooping cough is attacking adults

A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.
CNN

The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here’s what you need to know

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels. Often called the “100-day cough,” whooping cough or pertussis ...