Alabama schools hit with whooping cough outbreaks: What ... - al.com
6 days ago · Schools are advising parents to take their child to a physician if they have cold symptoms followed by a cough. The ADPH and the CDC also strongly recommend that parents look into the new whooping ...
ADPH investigating 124 whooping cough cases so far this year
4 days ago · BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is seeing a 200% increase in Pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in our state. ADPH saw 41 cases in 2023. Now, District Medical Officer Dr. Wes Stubblefield says they’re investigating 124 cases included in seven outbreaks, one of which is here in Jefferson County.
Whooping cough found at Alabama schools: What is pertussis?
Oct 31, 2024 · By. Heather Gann | [email protected]. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise nationwide. Over the past week at least three Alabama high schools have sent letters homes to parents...
State reports spike in whooping cough cases, recommends …
Tue, November 5, 2024, 8:42 AM EST · 3 min read. Nov. 5—The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting a tripling in the number of whooping cough cases over last year and is advising ...
4 cases of whooping cough found in north Alabama - WAFF 48 News …
Oct 31, 2024 · HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Four cases of whooping cough were discovered in north Alabama, the Alabama Department of Public Health told WAFF on Thursday. The department said they are seeing an increase in the respiratory infection also known as pertussis from 41 cases in the state in 2023 to now 124 this year.
Whooping cough cases triple in Alabama amid national spike
Oct 17, 2024 · Alabama’s state health officer Thursday expressed concern about a significant rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases. Dr. Scott Harris said the state has reported three times as many...
ADPH confirms 4 whooping cough outbreaks in North Alabama …
Oct 31, 2024 · NORTH ALABAMA (WHNT) — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed outbreaks of whooping cough in schools in four North Alabama counties while also saying it has seen triple...
Creekside Elementary School warns parents after whooping cough …
Thu, November 7, 2024, 4:39 PM EST · 1 min read. HARVEST, Ala. (WHNT) — Officials at Creekside Elementary School are warning parents after a case of whooping cough was reported at the school ...
Whooping cough cases triple in Alabama amid national spike
Oct 17, 2024 · MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s state health officer Thursday expressed concern about a significant rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases. Dr. Scott Harris said the state has reported three times as many cases this year compared to the same period in 2023.
Whooping cough cases surge in Alabama: How to protect your …
Oct 1, 2024 · BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama is seeing a rise in whooping cough cases this year, prompting health officials to urge residents to stay vigilant and get vaccinated. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that …