The Pasadena Public Health Department Health announced Wednesday it is investigating an outbreak of whooping cough involving four confirmed cases at Don Benito Fundamental School. The department is ...

(The Texas Tribune) More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases have been reported in Texas so far this year, already reaching a 11-year high even though two more highly infectious ...

Many countries, including the U.S., recommend that women receive one dose of pertussis vaccine between the 27th and 36th week of every pregnancy to protect their babies. Infants younger than 6 weeks ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health and Human services (DSHS) has issued a health alert after an increase in Whooping Cough or Pertussis cases across Texas. RELATED: The ...

Whooping cough can be dangerous and even fatal for babies. Parents are therefore urged to stay on the lookout for symptoms and know what action to take if their child falls ill with the condition.