Whooping cough infections continue to rise

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new whooping cough data showing cases rising to over 10,000.

In response to increasing case numbers, UKHSA is reminding mums-to-be to get protected against whooping cough so that their young baby has protection from birth against this disease, and to ask their midwife if they are unsure.

UKHSA is also urging parents to check that their children are vaccinated against whooping cough, which is offered to all infants at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age (as part of the 6-in-1 combination vaccine) with an additional dose included in the pre-school booster vaccine.

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