The sharp rise in whooping cough cases this year is causing concern among both parents and health professionals. According to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are five times as many cases of whooping cough (pertussis) this year compared to the same time last year,

Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases this year than at this point in time last year.

At that same time last year, there were 3,382 cases. These numbers are expected to increase, especially since we are just entering cold and flu season. "There are a few factors at