I was literally nauseated by Kennedy’s remarks” about Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, writes former CDC Director Tom Frieden.

It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

Pertussis infections have surged in recent months, and some people may need an additional shot for protection. By Teddy Rosenbluth After a brief lull during the pandemic, whooping cough has ...

Treatment for pertussis involves azithromycin, commonly known as the Z-pack. "We not only treat individuals with pertussis, a child or whatever, but we also treat the family members," said Feagins.

The Hawaii Department of Health said cases of pertussis are on the rise in the state, and is urging residents to keep up with recommended vaccines. DOH said, as of May 15, there have been 108 ...

It’s not just measles making a fierce comeback in 2025. Another disease that’s especially dangerous to young children, known as pertussis or whooping cough, is spreading nearly twice as… ...

Pertussis cases surged to more than 35,000 in 2024, nearly double pre-pandemic levels. The illness, also known as whooping cough, has been ticking upward for several decades despite an effective ...

Dr. Leana Wen: Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. These bacteria are spread from person to person.

As cases of whooping cough rise, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen explains what causes the respiratory illness, how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself.

The pertussis vaccine’s protction wanes over time, so public health experts recommend a booster around age 11 or 12. SELF Magazine via flickr, CC BY Because immunity declines over time, people ...

The U.S. has tallied 8,077 cases of whooping cough in 2025, compared with 3,847 cases in the same period last year, federal data shows.