The Resurgence of Whooping Cough: A Public Health Challenge

The Resurgence of Whooping Cough: A Public Health Challenge The alarming resurgence of whooping cough, or pertussis, in various parts of the United States has raised significant public health concerns. Minnesota, in particular, has reported its highest number of cases in over a decade, with more than 2,300 cases as of early December. This spike […]

Anchorage School District Hosts Whooping Cough Vaccine Clinics Amid Rising Cases

Anchorage School District Hosts Whooping Cough Vaccine Clinics Amid Rising Cases In a proactive response to the alarming rise in whooping cough cases, the Anchorage School District (ASD) is organizing two vaccination clinics to protect its community. The district’s director of health care services, Kathy Bell, highlighted the urgency of the situation as she held […]

Whooping Cough Cases Surge: Exploring the Potential of Controlled Infection for Vaccine Testing

Whooping Cough Cases Surge: Exploring the Potential of Controlled Infection for Vaccine Testing Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has seen a dramatic increase in cases across the United States, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels and even surpassing them in some regions. This alarming trend has raised significant concerns among healthcare professionals and public […]

Whooping cough cases spike in Connecticut: Understanding the rise, vaccination importance, and prevention

Whooping cough cases spike in Connecticut: Understanding the rise, vaccination importance, and prevention The resurgence of whooping cough, scientifically known as pertussis, has alarmed health officials across the United States, with Connecticut being no exception. Recent data reveals that the number of whooping cough cases has more than tripled compared to the previous year, reaching […]