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Pertussis is also known as whooping cough. It is a highly infectious bacterial disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium (Bordetella...

CDC tracks pertussis cases through a national system and enhanced surveillance activities.

Nov 14, 2025 - Whooping cough (pertussis) is a very contagious respiratory illness that can cause uncontrollable coughing that can make it hard to breathe. Learn how to...

The distinctive cough and “whoop” of pertussis isn't always present.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that attack the lining of the breathing passages. Severe coughing with a

CDC recommends pertussis vaccines for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women.

Pertussis remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths worldwide.

Juan Gérvas, Retired Rural General Practitioner, CESCA Team, Madrid, Spainjjgervas@gmail.com www.equipocesca.org @JuanGrvasMercedes Pérez-Fernández,...

NEW YORK — Pertussis is one of the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide and remains a concern in the U.S. despite vaccination efforts, according to C....

Pertussis is an acute infectious disease that’s common in the United States.

Sep 11, 2024 - Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.

Protecting children and populations from outbreaks is important to us. We’re committed to providing effective immunization solutions for pertussis.

Several test methods can be used to diagnose pertussis.

About antibiotic-resistant Bordetella pertussis

The percentage of one-year-olds who receive three doses of combined diphtheria, tetanus toxoid and pertussis- containing vaccine (DTP3) in a given year. GDP...

Guidance on public health strategies to prevent pertussis infection.

CDC has a laboratory focused on innovative research related to pertussis and diphtheria.

Guidance on treatment of pertussis for people of all ages.

The annual national vaccination catch-up campaign, which forms part of the GP contract in England, will focus on the maternal pertussis programme this year...