whooping cough, North Carolina

Health officials report uptick in whooping cough cases in North Carolina
The state is seeing an uptick in reported cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.A doctor with ECU Health says the highly contagious disease has symptoms that can last for several weeks.According to new data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
North Carolina sees rise in whooping cough cases
North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in the number of whooping cough cases over the past three months. Between January and March, 106 cases have been identified, compared to the 40 cases within the same time frame last year.
Cases of whooping cough across N.C. more than double compared to this time last year
School-aged children and infants have made up the most cases in 2025, according to NCDHHS, and 49 percent of the people diagnosed are up to date on their pertussis vaccination.
North Carolina sees uptick in whooping cough cases
North Carolina health officials say they’re seeing another uptick in whooping cough cases. The state reports four times more cases than were reported in 2023-2024. VIDEO 2024: Union County high schooler diagnosed with whooping cough UNC hospitals admitted two patients who had it last week.
Whooping cough circulating in Montana
Missoula Public Health is alerting the community that pertussis (whooping cough) is circulating in Montana.Since December Montana has seen 140 cases in 13 juri
Whooping cough is spreading rapidly in NC. Here’s why & how to protect your children
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is spreading rapidly in North Carolina, and data show it isn’t slowing down anytime ...
Whooping cough cases on the rise in North Carolina
North Carolina is experiencing an uptick in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, after a case was reported at a Raleigh school.