Two Louisiana infants die of whooping cough amid drop in vaccinations
Health experts are warning that whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making a dangerous comeback. Cases are rising ...
Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
There have been 6,600 pertussis cases reported in the US in 2025, almost four times the number at this point last year.
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As cases rise nationally, 2 infants die of pertussis in Louisiana
Louisiana officials have said they will no longer promote vaccinations, despite rising whooping cough cases in their state.
CDC: U.S. gun deaths fell in 2023, but remained among highest on record
Gun murders in 2023 fell 14% from the 2021 peak, while gun suicides peaked in 2023, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported ...
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Louisiana sees rise in whooping cough cases
The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring a rise in pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, cases in the ...
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Louisiana Cities Rank High for STDs: Three in Top 100
Two Louisiana cities are in the top ten and the other one checks in at #18. New Orleans is #6 on this list with Baton Rouge ...
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
There are new signs that a dangerous fungus is once again on the move. Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause ...
Two Louisiana Infants Die of Whooping Cough As Vaccinations Drop
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are rising in Louisiana and across the United States, according to the Centers for ...