• posted: Mar. 30, 2021
• Pediatrician,  Whooping Cough,  Vaccines,  Pertussis

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2019
• Whooping Cough

Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read More