Reported whooping cough cases so far this year are 10 times what they were for all of 2023, an uptick state health officials believe is partially attributed to declining childhood vaccination rates.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine after a significant rise in cases. There have been 3,060 ...

It's a cough and cold remedy fit for a king. With the current outbreak of cold, flu and Covid sweeping the country, everyone who's sneezing and snuffling their way through the festive season is ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious and sometimes serious bacterial infection which spreads very easily The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children ...

There’s currently an outbreak of the 100-day cough in the UK. Here are all the symptoms to watch out for – and how to get rid of it It’s the time of year when everyone is getting ill.

They're less effective on day three or later. The best medicine for a cough depends on your symptoms and the type of cough you have. For a dry or wet cough, choose an antitussive (cough suppressant).

Coughing can trigger the gag reflex and lead to vomiting. Kids in particular have a very active gag reflex and may cough so hard they throw up. Mucus in the chest can also contribute to vomiting if it ...