Washington state officials warned of a "sharp increase" in whooping cough cases compared to this time last year, mirroring a nationwide trend.

This year could be a decade-high for whooping cough cases in Washington state, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.

Whooping cough is on the rise in the United States, with cases surging across the nation. It's important to remember that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, can impact adults as well as kids, according to Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) President Dr.