The effectiveness of a whooping cough booster vaccine recommended for middle school aged children wanes over time, a new study is reporting.
A report from the British National Health Service (NHS) indicates a surprising resurgence of controllable and preventable diseases dating back from Victoria-era UK.
Obstetricians from Loyola University Health System are recommending pregnant women to get vaccinated against pertussis during their third trimester.
The California State Department of Public Health has declared whooping cough an epidemic.