Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting state health officials to ...

Three schools have been impacted by chickenpox outbreaks. The majority of whooping cough and chickenpox cases are among ...

Oregon, and Arizona. “Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness,” the CDC said. It may start like a cold but the cough can last for weeks or months.

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a ...