Whooping Cough Hits Decade High: Know Symptoms, Learn How To Protect Yourself

Health officials urge people to get vaccinated as it is the best way to prevent whooping cough (Credit: Image by stefamerpik on Freepik)

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the U.S., with cases skyrocketing to the highest levels seen in a decade, health officials reported.

Pertussis or whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is a common endemic disease in the U.S.. The infection tends to surge in cycles, with peaks in reported cases occurring every few years.