Cases of whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis, are on the rise in various countries, prompting health officials to urge vaccination. Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in cases among high school students. Pregnant women are advised to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect neonates. The surge in B. parapertussis rates, considered milder, is noted alongside a decline in B. pertussis cases.
Health officials say the only way to confirm you have whooping cough is to get a diagnosis. https://t.co/iSrpY39ZKr
Health officials warn of rise in 'highly contagious' whooping cough in Philadelphia region https://t.co/Chi00IYork
PERTUSSIS: "Whooping cough" caused by Bordetella pertussis, a gram negative bacterial pathogen (treated with macrolides like azithromycin). Can make neonates very ill (treat). Recommend boosting every 10 years (with tetanus in form of TdaP vaccine) https://t.co/JsEzkg8Qro
Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine https://t.co/vjfYB5ivD9
Whooping cough rising sharply in some countries. Why you may need a booster. https://t.co/LQSimRwH2h via @nbcnews
With cases of #pertussis, more commonly known as #whoopingcough, on the rise throughout the country, learn more about the signs and symptoms, treatment options and prevention of this highly contagious infection. https://t.co/yRMYqfBeLm
Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get vaccinated, experts say. https://t.co/tkERvo2Pli
Health officials investigating increase in whooping cough cases among children in Montgomery Co. https://t.co/1EAYwqgH6D
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday. https://t.co/vZRMizZL0m
Milder whooping cough? @EIDjournal published a study from @biomerieux and @UUtah looking at rates in the wake of pandemic Rates of B. parapertussis -- thought to be less prevalent and milder -- appear to have surged, while B. pertussis have plummeted https://t.co/PfkZsfTcik https://t.co/x9nHExwMC0
My terrifying whooping cough ordeal: A&E doctor tells how she was left unable to breathe for an agonising 30 seconds - as cases soar around the country. So should you be worried? https://t.co/X0dP1kVtex https://t.co/NOLVlDCu35