Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to know about the ongoing ...

It’s not just measles outbreaks that are on the rise in the United States: New cases of the respiratory infection pertussis — also known as whooping cough — are increasing as well. So far in 2025 ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It starts out like a ...