Summary
Official data on whooping cough show that reports of suspected cases are at a 15-year high in the first three months of 2024. This article in the Pharmaceutical Journal looks at why cases are increasing, including falling rates of children receiving the childhood 6-in-1 vaccine and maternal vaccination. It outlines the symptoms of whooping cough, describes how it can be treated and includes a map identifying infection 'hot spots' in England and Wales.
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Whooping cough resurgence as vaccination rates slump (28 April 2024)
https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/feature/whooping-cough-resurgence-as-vaccination-rates-slump
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