Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have surged to alarming levels, with 8,077 cases reported in 2025, compared to just 3,847 last year. Experts warn of rising deaths among infants and link the outbreak to declining vaccination rates.
The US has surpassed 300 measles cases in early 2025, mainly due to an outbreak linked to low vaccination rates in Texas. With cases spreading across several states, health officials warn of a potential loss of elimination status.
