Doctors urge vigilance for whooping cough, walking pneumonia

Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in San Diego County
Characterized by a high fever, cough, sore throat, headache and fatigue, walking pneumonia diagnosis in local emergency rooms jumped fourfold from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2, spiking from 0.2% to 0.8% of all diagnoses for children aged 2 to 4. A similar jump, though not quite so high, was observed for children and adolescents aged 5 to 17.
Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise in San Diego: M. pneumoniae and Whooping Cough Cases Surge Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Diego reports increases in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections and whooping cough cases, with health officials emphasizing vaccination.
Respiratory illness on the rise: Doctors urge vigilance for whooping cough, walking pneumonia
Doctors and health officials are warning San Diego residents about rising cases of whooping cough and walking pneumonia, especially among young children.
Whooping Cough Cases On The Rise In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO, CA — The number of pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise in San Diego County.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge Across the United States
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is experiencing a worrying resurgence in the United States. Health experts are urging increased awareness as the number of cases has surged dramatically, surpassing previous yearly averages.
Whooping cough and pneumonia on the rise in Mass.
Cases of the respiratory illnesses are up nationally this year, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels. The post Whooping cough and pneumonia on the rise in Mass. appeared first on Boston.com.
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in a decade.
Walking pneumonia, whooping cough surge in Southern California
The public health department has warned local doctors that the region is in the midst of a significant increase in walking pneumonia cases, especially among children age 2 to 4. Whooping cough
Good Question: Is whooping cough dangerous to seniors?
Do seniors 65 and older need to take a booster for whooping cough? What is the danger to seniors? It depends on how long it’s been since you last had your whooping cough vaccine. For adults, the CDC recommends the Tdap vaccine every ten years.
San Diego health officials warn of sharp increase in whooping cough, walking pneumonia cases
San Diego health officials are warning about a sharp rise in whooping cough and walking pneumonia cases. Whooping cough, also ...
Whooping cases on the rise, San Diego County officials encourage vaccinations
Public health officials Friday reported a marked increase in the number of pertussis — or whooping cough — cases this year ...
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SD Public Health reports increase in whooping cough cases
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County public health officials are reporting an increased number of pertussis cases, also known as ...
San Diego County Public Health reports increase in whooping cough cases
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — County public health officials are reporting an increased number of pertussis cases, also known as ...
Here's why an unbearable cough is surging in the Bay Area
Health experts are advising Bay Area residents to keep up with their vaccinations amid a steep rise in whooping cough cases. After a sharp drop in cases during the pandemic, the persistent, violent ...
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County public health officials are reporting an increased number of pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, in San ...