A childhood disease that was once virtually eliminated in the United States has been steadily resurging, causing an outbreak ...

U.S. and global health agencies are managing concurrent outbreaks of measles, mpox, and whooping cough alongside persistent vaccine misinformation. North Dakota has reported 35 measles cases as the ...

Four pertussis cases at a Pasadena elementary school prompt a public health investigation and vaccination reminders.

Four cases of whooping cough have been identified at a Pasadena elementary school. Here’s what you need to know.

Pasadena health officials have confirmed a whooping cough outbreak at Don Benito Fundamental School, with four cases detected amid elevated community activity. The outbreak aligns with a national ...

The good news is that many diseases can be prevented by vaccines. Making sure that your eligible family members are fully ...

President Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a public health veteran who has led vaccination programs, a new sign of the administration’s shifting ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say the nation is on track to have the worst year for whooping cough in more than five decades.

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness influencer, author and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means on Wednesday shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of feeding into “reactive sick care” ...