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Whooping cough cases rising globally, linked to vaccination disruptions

Livescience.com — May 28, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: Cases of whooping cough are rising globally, with the U.K., Australia, and China affected. The U.S. has had isolated outbreaks in 2024. Pertussis is highly contagious, with an estimated R0 of 12 to 17. Adults can get and spread whooping cough, but children are at higher risk of severe complications. Vaccination is crucial; different countries have varying schedules. Reasons for the rise include pandemic-related disruptions in vaccinations.

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    Spike in whooping cough cases linked to declining vaccinations (The Indian Express)
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    Surge in whooping cough cases reported in North Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent Live)
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    Spike in whooping cough cases raises health concerns (Frontline)
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    Surge in whooping cough cases raises health concerns (Hindustan Times)
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    Significant increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec (CTV News Montreal)
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    Warning: Protect against whooping cough and influenza in South Burnett (South Burnett Online)
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    Coroner to release findings on Sharron Phillips; Whooping cough surge (Brisbane Times)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in UK linked to low vaccine coverage (ScienceAlert)
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    Whooping cough outbreak leads to antibiotic shortages, infant deaths (Daily Mail)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in England and Wales raises concerns (The Sun)
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    GPs urge face masks due to whooping cough outbreak (Daily Mail)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in UK prompts GPs to reinstate masks (The Telegraph)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in Ireland blamed on low vaccination rates (Extra.ie)
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    Low whooping cough jab rates linked to cost of living (The Guardian)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in UK; 5 infant deaths reported (The Mirror)
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    UK facing whooping cough outbreak, risks to babies emphasized (Xinhua)
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    Spike in whooping cough cases in Ireland, linked to deaths (TheJournal.ie)
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    Low UK vaccination rates causing rise in whooping cough cases (The Guardian)
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    Whooping cough outbreak kills five babies in UK, vaccination urged (Daily Mail)
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    Whooping cough outbreak declared in Newfoundland, 42 cases reported (CTV News)
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    Urgent action needed to boost whooping cough vaccination rates (Nursing Times)
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    Whooping cough resurgence kills five babies due to low vaccination (Financial Times)
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    Five babies die of whooping cough in UK amid rising cases (The Independent)
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    Five babies in England die from whooping cough (The Guardian)
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    Europe faces whooping cough epidemic; Canada should be concerned (CTV News)
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    Whooping cough outbreak in Europe linked to decreased immunization (CTV News)
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    EU sees 10-fold rise in whooping cough cases (EURACTIV)
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    Increase in pertussis cases in EU/EEA, affecting infants and adolescents (European Union)
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    Whooping cough cases surge in England, reaching potential 40-year high (Ireland Live)
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    Whooping cough cases surge in UK, babies at risk (Daily Mail)
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    New drug-resistant strain of '100-day cough' poses global threat (The Sun)
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