Cases of whooping cough remain high, but knowledge about the disease still low

December 18, 2025 Medical Xpress.com

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough rose sixfold in 2024 and remain high. As of Dec. 6, data show more than 26,600 U.S. cases reported this year, fewer than in the comparable period in 2024 but over four times higher than for all of 2023, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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