Whooping cough outbreak in UK prompts GPs to reinstate masks
The Telegraph — May 12, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: The UK is facing a whooping cough outbreak, with the highest number of deaths in a decade, including five babies under three months old. Low vaccine uptake, especially among pregnant women, is a concern. Only 37% of pregnant women in London were vaccinated in 2023, down from 61% pre-pandemic. Experts highlight confusion over vaccine responsibility. The vaccine is 92% effective in protecting newborns.
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