A "potentially catastrophic" decline in Australia's childhood vaccination rates has contributed to the sharpest increase in cases of whooping cough in 35 years, infectious diseases experts say.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection that causes severe coughing fits with a “whoop” sound when breathing in. The post What Is Whooping Cough? appeared first on ...

The whooping cranes’ fragile recovery highlights the need for renewed commitment to safeguarding America’s endangered species.

Vanuatu says its whooping cough outbreak is under control after 795 cases and seven deaths. Vaccination campaigns, surveillance and hygiene guidance continue, as officials warn vigilance is needed to ...