Whooping cough, due to Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, is an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite widespread pertussis immunization in childhood ...

Background: Between September and December 2003, an outbreak of pertussis occurred in Cass County, MO, mostly among adolescent school children. Methods: We conducted a 1:2 matched case-control ...

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Nationally, 48,277 cases of whooping cough were reported last year, the highest number reported in the U.S. since 1955. Fewer parents are vaccinating their children, and more are starting but not ...

Humidifiers, honey, salt water, and herbs are some natural approaches to managing a dry cough. However, it’s best to see a doctor to identify the cause of a persistent or recurrent cough and ...