Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical ...

As a doctor and a mother, I’ve been closely watching the recent uptick in whooping cough cases nationwide. According to the CDC, cases of whooping cough have tripled compared to this time last year.

The food-borne illness causes gastrointestinal symptoms, which can be mild in healthy individuals but can cause death with long exposure The recall also extends to any lots within expiry A popular ...

Winter is a sensitive time for children’s health, and even small lapses in care can lead to recurring colds, flu, or ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fall is here and that means it's also the time for colds that spread fast, from child to child. But before you head to the drug store, listen carefully. We're talking about cold ...

Whooping cough, a serious respiratory illness, poses a significant threat to newborns due to their underdeveloped immune ...

Whopping cough cases in the United States reached levels in 2025 far higher than before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. But ...

Children can suffer from seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at ...

Pediatricians caution against the overuse of cough syrups in children, as they can cause more harm than good and mask underlying issues. While natural remedies offer safe relief for common coughs, ...

My husband has been getting angry whenever our son coughs at night. He’s in second grade, so he gets all the bugs you’d expect at school. Whenever our son has extended bouts of coughing at night, we ...

Parents' refusal of the pertussis shot may place kids in serious jeopardy. May 26, 2009— -- Children of parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated against whooping cough are 23 times ...