Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

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There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

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For example, honey should not be given to a child under 1 year old. Check with a pharmacist or doctor to make sure the treatment is suitable. A dry cough is rarely a sign of anything serious.

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There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

Whooping cough can be serious for people of all ages, yet children younger than one year old are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are not fully developed. Prevention in the form of ...