Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens - NBC News
WEB6 hours ago · Sept. 20, 2024, 2:00 AM PDT. By Erika Edwards. The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post ...
Whooping cough wave now the worst in almost a decade, as ... - CBS News
WEB18 hours ago · September 19, 2024 / 4:55 PM EDT / CBS News. This year's resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published ...
U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Rising, Especially in Teens, CDC Says
WEB15 hours ago · The CDC already recommends a number of pertussis shots for children and adults, including boosters of the Tdap vaccine -- which contains antigens designed to protect against pertussis -- for all ...
Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which had plummeted to record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to more people at the time wearing masks and staying...
Whooping cough is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Infants and children up to age 6 receive the whooping cough vaccination as part of the DTaP shot — diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis shot. Vaccinations should occur at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-to-18 months and 4 to 6 years of age.
Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits US infants
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · A CDC study published today provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping cough during their first two months of life, when they are most vulnerable to the disease.
Whooping Cough Vaccination | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEBJun 26, 2024 · CDC recommends whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination for everyone. Whooping cough vaccines are the best way to protect against whooping cough. These vaccines work well, but protection fades over time. Talk to a vaccine provider if you have questions about whooping cough vaccines.
Pertussis Vaccination Recommendations | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEBKey points. CDC recommends pertussis vaccines for infants and children, adolescents, and people who are pregnant. CDC also recommends a dose of pertussis vaccine for adults who didn't receive one either as an adolescent or adult.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Is on the Rise: What to Know
WEB4 days ago · Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to tiny, hair-like extensions in the upper respiratory tract called cilia, which help clear mucus and other debris from the airway. When the bacteria release a toxin, it damages the cilia, and the airways swell. When the cilia aren’t working as ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough?
WEB2 days ago · Read the script. It's the heart-wrenching sound of a young child with the highly contagious respiratory illness known as whooping cough. "It's caused by the bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. It gets the name whooping cough, typically, due to the characteristic cough or the "whoop" that, typically, children make," says Dr. Bracamonte.
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