The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a health alert, warning about an increase in cases of whooping cough. Eighty cases have been reported so far this year, up from 49 cases for all of ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health issues a health alert about an increase in pertussis cases, better known as ...

Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughs ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert Wednesday that cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, are climbing ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) issued a public health alert about whooping cough.

MSDH recommends that pregnant women receive a single dose of Tdap in the 27th to 36th week of pregnancy, as it will offer some immunity to a newborn during the first few months of life. There is no ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert following a significant increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases across the state. As of July 10, 2025, Mississippi has ...

The state health department said nearly 40 percent of this year's cases have been reported in Northeast Mississippi.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a health alert due to a significant increase in pertussis cases, urging ...

Vaccination in pregnancy passes immunity to your baby through the placenta, protecting your baby until they can receive their own vaccine at eight weeks old. It is advised that pregnant women should ...