Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
There have been 6,600 pertussis cases reported in the US in 2025, almost four times the number at this point last year.
Two Louisiana infants die of whooping cough amid drop in vaccinations
Health experts are warning that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making a dangerous comeback. Cases are rising ...
With increasing measles and whooping cough cases, central Ohio doctor suggests preventative measures for parents
Dr. Chelsea Mooreland reminded parents that the vaccines are safe and effective when it comes to preventing measles and ...
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Whooping Cough Kills Two Infants In Louisiana As Vaccination Rates Drop
Two infants in Louisiana have died from whooping cough amid a national resurgence. Experts urge timely vaccinations as pertussis cases rise sharply, exposing vulnerable infants and highlighting ...
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Whooping cough cases hit six-year high
Whooping cough is an acute respiratory infection, mainly transmitted through airborne droplets, with an incubation period of ...
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As cases rise nationally, 2 infants die of pertussis in Louisiana
Louisiana officials have said they will no longer promote vaccinations, despite rising whooping cough cases in their state.
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Louisiana sees rise in whooping cough cases
The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring a rise in pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, cases in the ...
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As flu recedes in Georgia, health officials warn of measles, whooping cough threats
Even as one of the most severe Georgia flu seasons in recent years continues to recede, health workers in the metro Atlanta ...
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Louisiana Surgeon General shares vaccine info after 2 babies die from whooping cough
Louisiana’s Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham confirmed Thursday that two infants have died in the last six months amid an ...
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4 cases of whooping cough Catawba County this year. How can it be prevented?
In 2023, there was one case of whooping cough reported in Catawba County, Killian said. In 2024, there were five reported ...
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Is It Okay to Delay My Baby’s Vaccines?
Whatever the reason, you may be wondering how bad it is, really, to skip or delay your child’s vaccines. Here’s what parents should know about alternative vaccine schedules, including why it’s so ...
Two Louisiana Infants Die of Whooping Cough As Vaccinations Drop
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are rising in Louisiana and across the United States, according to the Centers for ...