Early signs of whooping cough in adults look very much like a common cold, Dr. Loafman says. For the first week or so of ...

Background: Pertussis is believed to be widely underreported and under-recognized, particularly among adults. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of private practitioner-attended ...

In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.

Theoretically, the best way to decrease significantly the number of pertussis cases and deaths worldwide would be having acceptable primary series coverage rates, universal adolescent and adult ...

While whooping cough is often just uncomfortable for adults, it can be dangerous for infants and young children. One-third of all infants who contract pertussis end up hospitalized, according to ...

A case of whooping cough has been reported at a local elementary school. The case was reported at Demmitt Elementary School, ...

and Pertussis) vaccines are recommended for children at 2, 4, 6, and 15-18 months of age, and again at 4-6 years. Adolescents and adults: A Tdap booster shot is recommended for individuals aged 11 ...