Topic: whooping cough

Haven’t you heard? Just like canning, making your own clothes, and artisanal cheese, whooping cough, or pertussis, is back in a big way. But seriously, it’s actually really concerning for the CDC, who are cautioning that the disease is rising at unprecedented rates, and for individuals, who may be exposed to it without having all the information. In infants and the elderly, it can be fatal, or cause permeant disability. Here’s what you need to know about whooping cough: The symptoms, how it’s transmitted, and how it’s treated. More »