Symptoms of whooping cough include a low fever, a cough that lasts longer than a week or is followed by an unusual "whoop" sound, vomiting after coughing and coughing that is worse at night.

Adult pertussis often presents with atypical symptoms that mimic other respiratory conditions, leading to misdiagnosis as bronchitis, pneumonia, or even seasonal allergies.

Jun. 19—OLYMPIA — Washington state saw a rise in whooping cough cases in 2024, with 2,261 confirmed and probable cases reported in preliminary figures. This marks an increase from 87 cases ...

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — New data shows whooping cough cases are surging in both Oregon and Washington. Oregon has had 947 cases so far this year, which is nearly triple last year's case count ...

Whooping cough symptoms usually start five to 21 days after exposure, DOH said. The infection is generally treated with antibiotics.

Whooping cough symptoms usually start five to 21 days after exposure, DOH said. The infection is generally treated with antibiotics.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Early symptoms are often similar to the common cold but can develop into violent coughing fits, difficulty breathing and other serious ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Early symptoms are often similar to the common cold but can develop into violent coughing fits, difficulty breathing and other serious ...

According to the Washington Department of Health, 2024 saw 2,261 confirmed whooping cough cases. That's 25x the 87 reported cases in 2023. So far in 2025, 1,314 cases have been reported.

As of May 31, Washington has reported 1,314 whooping cough cases in 2025, the DOH noted. Whooping cough is a bacterial disease that can cause cold-like symptoms with severe coughing spells.

Washington state reported nearly 26 times as many whooping cough cases last year as the year before, according to new data that serve s as a reminder of the disease’s continued surge here and ...

The state Department of Health in a Friday statement said the rise in cases last year was “staggering” and coincides with a drop in whooping cough vaccination rates among young children ...