Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...

As of Dec. 6, the CDC logged 26,632 cases of whooping cough in 2025. The last time the U.S. saw so many cases was more than a decade ago in 2014.

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling ...

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is an infectious disease that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications, especially in infants and young children, according to the ...

Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country. The outbreaks are fueled by falling vaccination ...