The name whooping cough might conjure up images of disease spreading in Victorian England but the illness can strike thousands of people during outbreaks, which occur every three to five years. Surges ...

Last year England got caught up in the nation’s biggest outbreak of the ‘100-day’ cough (also known as whooping cough or ...

Whooping cough gets its name from the “whoop” sound made by the cough. It sounds like a gasp for breath between coughs and can cause difficulty breathing in some.

“Particularly if you also have symptoms like lethargy and fever, or you’ve been in contact with somebody with whooping cough, then definitely seek medical attention,” she says.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that can lead to severe upper respiratory infections. Here's what you need to know.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shared information on the Gov.uk website about whooping cough. The NHS says it is ...

What does whooping cough sound like? Pertussis gets its nickname from the distinctive, high-pitched, whoop that happens after a hacking cough, according to the Mayo Clinic.

When it comes to seasonal illnesses, few are as dreaded - or as preventable - as whooping cough. The violent coughing fits, the struggle to breath, and the high pitched "whoop" sound that some ...

Whooping cough cases are on the rise alongside measles. Here's what to know about spotting and preventing it.

The best way to prevent the spread of whooping cough is not getting it in the first place, and the best way to do that is to be up to date with your whooping cough vaccine.

After a significant decline in cases during the pandemic, whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making a forceful return in the Bay Area.

Whooping cough is highly contagious. If one person has pertussis, up to 90% of people in the same house will get it. Here’s what careful moms do.