Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughs ...

The coughing can be so bad that people vomit during or after the coughing fits, according to the organization. Luckily, there is a vaccine for whooping cough. Here’s what you need to know about ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a health alert due to a significant increase in pertussis cases, urging ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert Wednesday that cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, are climbing in the state. The year-to-date number of cases in Mississippi ballooned to ...

If your baby has whooping cough, you’ll likely notice a persistent dry cough that’s hard to shake off.

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise. Here's what doctors want women to know about who should get the tDap vaccine for this highly contagious infection.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert following a significant increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases across the state. As of July 10, 2025, Mississippi has ...