Whooping cough surging in North Carolina | NYGazet

Even vaccinated children can catch and spread whooping cough. Here's why experts say booster shots and awareness are key.

By Jennifer Fernandez Most people likely know pertussis by its more common name — whooping cough, which comes from the “whoop” sound made as the person tries to catch their breath in between violent coughing spells. The Corbin family in Chapel Hill i... [8938 chars]