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.

In addition, there are people with preexisting health conditions that may be exacerbated by pertussis. These include those who are immunocompromised or have moderate to severe asthma. Wen ...

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The classic symptom of pertussis is a “whoop” sound caused by someone trying to breath during a bad cough. Severe complications of pertussis include slowed or stopped breathing, pneumonia and ...

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As of April 28, the Tennessee Department of Health said there were 235 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough. However, it said that the number of cases was still considered preliminary ...

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Cases of whooping cough—or pertussis as it’s more formally known—have been quietly but strongly surging to pre-pandemic levels and beyond. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...

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Pertussis vaccination is recommended for all ages, and are proven to be the most effective prevention tool. Immunity from vaccination decreases with age so “booster” shots are recommended for teens ...