4 new cases of whooping cough reported in Floyd County

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. ( FOX 56) — Health officials in Floyd County are reporting four new cases of pertussis, also known as ...
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Whooping cough emerges as a rising threat to public health

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. The disease is most notable for its intense coughing fits, which often end with ...
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Whooping cough is making a comeback: 5 symptoms of pertussis you must know

With more and more young kids opting out of vaccines, the cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been on the rise in the United States of America, with more than six times as many cases of the ...
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The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here's what you need to know

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

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.