Whooping cough

Whooping Cough (Pertussis): First Aid Awareness and Prevention in Canada What Is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory infection that causes repeated coughing fits followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound when breathing in. It most commonly affects infants and young children but can also occur in adolescents and adults. […]