Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

As we enter what's generally considered the cold and flu season, COVID, that recent third and most potent side of this health-impairment triangle, has receded from public view, due to its infrequency.

Here’s a look at the week’s top stories. A candlelight vigil was held for a local high school student who died in a recent ...

The number of whooping cough cases this year has surpassed 1000, and the health agency is urging people to get vaccinated ...

If you become ill, help protect others by staying home until symptoms improve. Wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask if you ...