Erie County saw its largest pertussis outbreak since at least 2012 when 15 people tested positive in September for the vaccine-preventable bacterial illness commonly known as whooping cough.

The CDC reports cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia have risen substantially in recent years. Whooping cough, or pertussis, cases have reached 22,240 this year in the United States.

WASHINGTON STATE — Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up from 51 cases reported this time last year ...

This story has been updated to add new information. Nine cases of whooping cough has been confirmed at Loveland City Schools, according to Andrew Setters, the spokesperson for the district.

Whooping Cough cases appear to be declining after months of high numbers being reported. The respiratory illness has been making its heavy presence known in Ontario and Québec, impacting local ...

Whooping cough, which often starts with flu-like symptoms, poses a significant threat to infants. Characterized by a "whoop" sound during inhalation after coughing fits, the disease can cause ...

At least 70 whooping cough cases were reported the week of Oct. 13 in Washington, the highest total in any week so far this year. The Good Brigade GettyImages Washington’s whooping cough ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — McKinley Health Center is seeing a rising number of people with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is caused by bacteria that live in the mouth ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Cases of Pertussis, or whooping cough, continue to climb in Alabama. As of today, there are almost 200 cases across the state and more than 50 of those are in the Tennessee ...