The West Virginia Department of Health is warning doctors, hospitals and county health departments that whooping cough is on the rise.“We are seeing a significa

Health officials in West Virginia have reported the largest increase in whooping cough in 15 years.A total of 126 cases of pertussis – a highly contagious respi

Health care professionals have confirmed whooping cough outbreaks in West Virginia and Ohio.Four cases have been reported at Hurricane High School and additiona

Oregon is reported to have 835 confirmed cases and at least one adult death caused by pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, cases were lower than usual during the pandemic. But with the return to normalcy comes a spike in cases.

Healthcare experts are sounding the alarm on a major increase in whooping cough cases as nationwide numbers have tripled compared to last year.

The spike is attributed to low immunization rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health leaders in West Virginia are reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with vaccinations as back-to-school season approaches.