Pertussis, known for the distinctive “whoop” that accompanies severe coughing fits, can last up to 10 weeks and lead to ...

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

CoxHealth is recommending everyone to get up to date on their pertussis vaccines as the illness makes the rounds right now.

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 ...

Deaths linked with whooping cough are rare, but when they occur, most are in infants.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health urges residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves ...

The Arizona Department of Health Services attributes one death in the state to whooping cough in 2025, a 19-month-old ...

Women who receive the influenza or whooping cough vaccine during a twin pregnancy do not face a higher risk of birth complications, University of Queensland researchers have found. The study—which ...

Parents' refusal of the pertussis shot may place kids in serious jeopardy. May 26, 2009— -- Children of parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated against whooping cough are 23 times ...

Last week, the Australian government announced a new National Immunization Strategy for 2025–30. This strategy sets out the government's priorities for improving vaccine uptake for children, ...

Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women in the U.S. as the key medical intervention to protect newborn infants from pertussis (whooping cough).