Whooping cough, also known as pertussis ... because this disease is most dangerous for children under one,” said Dr. Gahunia. That’s because babies haven’t fully developed their respiratory ...
Several factors have left Alaska uniquely vulnerable to the disease, which can be deadly for infants and small children.
The total number of cases reported has reached 286. Officials say case numbers are rising in Anchorage, but falling statewide ...
Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they were at the same point last year, ...