Pertussis or whooping cough is on the rise, and this disease can be deadly for infants. Vaccination during pregnancy is one way mothers can provide early protection to their baby.
Spokane County is in the midst of an outbreak of whooping cough, with nearly twice the infections locally so far than the entire state saw last year. The most severe cases of the disease target ...
Whooping cough cases are on the rise at the University of Cincinnati as health officials try to keep up with students who may have recently been exposed to it.
Key vaccines include: Tdap: Recommended between 26 and 36 weeks to protect newborns from whooping cough. The mother’s antibodies pass to the baby, offering early protection. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: ...