Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It can cause severe coughing fits and serious complications, especially in infants.
Ralph Abraham resigned as CDC principal deputy director after less than two months, leaving the agency's top two positions vacant. The departure is part of broader HHS leadership changes under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Measles cases are rising across multiple states, with over 40 cases at a Florida college and 18 cases in North Carolina since December. Federal health officials are urging vaccination as the U.S. recorded 2,280 cases in 2025.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05091619 |
A Phase 3 Study of BIBP Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis (Three Components) Combined Vaccine, Adsorbed |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | PHASE3 |
| NCT04678271 |
Assessment, Feedback, Incentive, Exchange (AFIX OB) A Customizable Quality Improvement Intervention to Increase Maternal Vaccine Uptake |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT04238975 |
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy(Immunogenicity) of GC3111 in Healthy Adults |
UNKNOWN | PHASE2 |
| NCT04036526 |
A Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of a GamLPV, a Live Intranasal Bordetella Pertussis Vaccine |
UNKNOWN | PHASE1/PHASE2 |
| NCT03973905 |
Effectiveness of Maternal Immunization With Boostrix at Preventing Pertussis Among Infants <2 Months Old in the United States |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT03942406 |
Study of BPZE1 Intranasal Pertussis Vaccine (Administered Via VaxINator(TM)), Prime + Boost, in Healthy Adults |
COMPLETED | PHASE2 |
| NCT03751514 |
Bordetella Pertussis Colonisation Challenge Study |
UNKNOWN | NA |
| NCT03578120 |
Immunising Mums Against Pertussis 3 |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT03463577 |
The Safety of Boostrix Following Routine Immunization of Pregnant Women |
COMPLETED | |
| NCT03147898 |
Observational Study Describing the Immune Profile Induced By Pertussis Vaccines |
COMPLETED |
