Imagine this: a simple runny nose and tickling cough could turn into violent, whooping coughs that make you throw up or even break your ribs. That's pertussis, or whooping cough, and it's happening way more this year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated their data, s
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some concerning news. The vaccination rates for kindergartners in the US have dropped again. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 92% of kids got their routine shots—a decrease from 93% last year and 95% in 2019-2020. The drop is m
You might remember whooping cough as that nasty cold that turns into a long cough. Well, it's back and it's making a lot of kids sick. In fact, this year has seen the most cases in a decade. Why is this happening? Experts say it's because we're going back to normal after COVID-19 kept many illnesses
Imagine waking up to find that whooping cough cases have skyrocketed. That's exactly what's happening in Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported a five-fold increase in whooping cough cases nationally. But in Pennsylvania and Delaware, the situation i
We're seeing a big jump in whooping cough cases, especially in the Middle Atlantic states. As of early October, there were around 17,579 cases compared to just 3,962 last year! This bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes. It's most dangerous fo
Whooping cough is on the rise, and Pennsylvania is taking the brunt of it. This year, the Keystone State has reported over 2,000 cases, more than any other state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there have been over 16,000 cases nationwide, with two deaths. So, what's causi
In the United States, whooping cough cases have surged to over 17,600 as of early October, marking a significant jump from the 3,962 cases reported last year. Before the pandemic, whooping cough cases often exceeded 10,000 annually, peaking at 18,600 in 2019. However, in 2021, the number dropped to
In the war-torn nation of Sudan, cholera cases have surged by nearly 40% in just under two weeks. According to the latest data, there are now over 21,000 cases spread across 11 states, with eastern regions being the hardest hit. The United Nations (UN) is deeply concerned, as the outbreak continues
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finally rolling out vaccines against mpox. This comes after a tough few months where hospitals were overwhelmed and health workers struggled to handle the outbreak. The European Union and the United States have sent over 265,000 doses to help. The easte
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is spreading rapidly across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases have surged fivefold compared to last year, with the highest number of infections since 2014. This alarming trend has experts scrambling to
