Precautions to take for whooping cough virus and groups at high risk
Dr. Michelle Migliore, DO from the St. Joseph County Department of Health talked about some of the possible reasons behind the recent rise of 'whooping cough'.
Pertussis cases hit decade high as vaccination rates decline, health officials urge caution
HOUSTON — With the holidays still in full swing, a surge in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, has health officials on high alert including here at home. According to the CDC, whooping ...
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Pneumonia case levels high across NH, VT
At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 97 patients with pneumonia went to the emergency room between September and November, ...
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Walking pneumonia and other respiratory viruses on the rise in WA
As we march into the heart of respiratory virus season, here's what to know about what's circulating throughout the state.
Whooping cough in Canada: Outbreaks or case increases reported in these provinces
Canadian health officials say they're seeing spikes in whooping cough cases in parts of the country as the U.S. deals with ...
Whooping cough is on the rise in the States. What's happening in Canada?
Canadian health officials say they're seeing spikes in whooping cough cases in parts of the country as the U.S. deals with ...
I Got Whooping Cough So You Don't Have To
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply this year. Here's how to protect yourself and others from this ...
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The bird flu germ that infected a human had mutated, scientists say
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the bird flu germ that infected a resident of Louisiana had gone ...
Doctors worried over sudden surge of rib-cracking lung diseases as they reach 13-year high
Highly contagious whooping cough has surged to levels not seen in over a decade. At the same time, walking pneumonia ...
Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they’ve been in a decade
For many, the infection starts with symptoms similar to the common cold, but a painful, full-body cough can develop after a ...
Walking pneumonia, the 'great masquerader,' on the rise in Washington
This year, in addition to more familiar respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2, local health experts are also ...