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• Washington pertussis outbreak slowing but still circulating

  The Washington State whooping cough epidemic has slowed; in fact, in some areas of the state, disease levels are back to pre-epidemic levels.

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• Coughing, writhing preceded death in Ohio execution

  Four minutes after Hartman first appeared to be reacting to it as his abdomen began to rise and fall, his abdomen rose and fell again, he coughed and his head shifted rhythmically for a few moments. His sister, Diane Morretti, dabbed at her eyes during ...

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• Lung health: Cough is not normal

  (CNS): As the world marks the Lung Week, Citizen News Service - CNS' Kakaire Ayub Kirunda speaks to the president of the Uganda Thoracic Society Dr Francis Okot- Nwang who recently retired after several years of service at the country's national ...

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• Not letting whooping cough gain ground

  PEQUANNOCK - Whooping cough is making a comeback. The good news is that it can be prevented and treated when it's caught early.

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• Whooping cough making a comeback

  The Arkansas Department of Health is investigating a whopping cough outbreak. The area under investigation is the Clinton Intermediate School in Van Bueren County.

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• Whooping cough vaccine recommended for all pregnant women

  Pertussis, also called whooping cough because of the whooping sound made when the patient breathes, is a highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by bacteria.

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• Whooping cough is back with a vengeance

  The United States is in the midst of the worst epidemic of pertussis, or whooping cough, in more than 50 years, and Allegheny County is mirroring the national trend.

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• Whooping Cough Case In Cabell County

  At this point, no other details about the case are being released. Whooping cough also goes by the name pertussis. It is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing for those who have it. That coughing can make it ...

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• Tdap protects adults as well as children

  Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes violent coughing. The coughing makes it hard to breathe and produces a deep "whooping" sound. Pertussis can occur at any age, but infants and young children ...

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• Preventing Whooping Cough

  The whooping cough has come back this time a year. However you and your loved ones do not have to fall prey to it. Make sure to catch it early.

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• Whooping Cough cases confirmed in Arkansas

  ... receiving booster shots and those students already showing symptoms are getting antibiotics to prevent the spread of the disease.

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• Confirmed Case of Whooping Cough in Cabell County

  (WSAZ) -- A lab confirmed case of whooping cough has been documented in Cabell County, according to a news release issued late Friday by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department.

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• Whooping Cough Case at Harry S. Truman Elementary

  "It has just come to our attention on November 15, 2012, that children may have been exposed to a person who has pertussis (whooping cough) over the past few days while at Harry S Truman Elementary School. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that ...

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• Small outbreak of whooping cough confirmed

  Dr. Wheeler said antibiotics can help prevent the spread of the disease but it does not soothe the coughing. He advised that if you have any symptoms see your doctor.

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• Case of Whooping Cough at RHAM

  School officials can't reveal who was diagnosed with pertussis, or what's more commonly known as "whooping cough," but said someone from RHAM High School has the contagious bacterial infection, that causes uncontrollable coughing. There are about ...

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• McCoy (Cough) Says He's Fine (Cough)

  Eagles coach Andy Reid noted Friday that LeSean McCoy still has a persistent cough from the flu-like illness that sidelined him Wednesday and Thursday, but McCoy was a partial practice participant Friday and will play Sunday against the Cowboys.

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• Whooping cough: Health officials urge vaccinations as cases present in ...

  Whooping cough, more formally known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by bacteria. It spreads from person to person through close exposure, said Dr.

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• KATV - Breaking News, Weather and Razorback SportsWhooping Cough cases ...

  KATV - Breaking News, Weather and Razorback SportsWhooping Cough cases confirmed in Clinton School District. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In; Manage Account|; Log Out.

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• 'Textbook' of frightening coughing spells was not diagnosed immediately

  Nancy Welch wasn't taking any chances. For several weeks this summer, she walked around her house clutching her cellphone, prepared in case she again had to dial 911.

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• Whooping Cough Continues In Chautauqua County

  MAYVILLE - Christine Schuyler, Chautauqua County public health director, said that pertussis (whooping cough) continues to be diagnosed in Chautauqua County.

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