The breed is descended from Togo, who a century ago led a team through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver diphtheria serum to ...

Doctors from three major health systems warn pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause severe coughing fits lasting months and can be fatal for infants who may stop breathing.

After a dip in diagnoses in recent years, cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have seen a national spike.

In 2014-15, most SLO County districts hovered between 80-90% fully vaccinated kindergartners, according to data from the health department. This data was gathered before California tightened its laws ...

Whooping cough is spread through respiratory droplets from an infected person and is mitigated by vaccination, which was ...

Exploring the history of lifesaving infectious disease immunizations and how the Vaccines for Children Program has saved millions of lives.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has confirmed that the state recorded 10 cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025. In response to the outbreak ...

Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 and March 27, 2025. With the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations approaching, ...

Lagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensified efforts to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health in the state ...

Health authorities will review the vaccination records of 7.5 million children following the first recorded diphtheria case this year. Underwritten Produced with financial support from an ...

The number of diphtheria cases in SA is 40 after nine new cases were identified this month. Nine of the 40 people have died. The best protection against the disease is vaccination, according to the ...

The rise in diphtheria cases across South Africa has renewed concerns about this deadly yet preventable disease. With nine confirmed fatalities reported this year alone, the National Institute for ...