The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported a sharp rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in 2024, with ...

You may need another dose. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by a species of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to the inside surface of the lungs and release a toxin ...

The disease — which is highly contagious — is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which is found in the back of the throat of an infected person. The vaccine — an inactive T version ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease ...

Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system, then release toxins that damage ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, according to the CDC. The agency said children under the age of one are most ...

Unlike the flu, the common cold and COVID-19, which are all caused by viruses, whooping cough is a bacterial illness. The culprit is a type of bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. It typically ...

Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct.

If you or a family member need a vaccine, please check with area providers or schedule with FHD. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. While cases decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, relaxed precautions are ...