Whooping Cough Outbreak Uk 2024 Uk. Whooping cough is caused by the ‘pertussis’ bacteria (bug) and is spread by coughing and sneezing. A large outbreak of pertussis (more commonly known as whooping cough) has been ongoing in the uk since the beginning of 2024.
Uk health officials say there have been 1,319 cases of whooping cough in england in march, up from 900 in february, giving a total of nearly 2,800 so far this year. In london there were a total of 128 cases of whooping cough in week 19 of 2024, with 20 of them recorded across south east london.
In London There Were A Total Of 128 Cases Of Whooping Cough In Week 19 Of 2024, With 20 Of Them Recorded Across South East London.
Five babies have died from whooping cough as cases continue to rise in england, health officials have announced.
Update On Pertussis Activity In England.
Tue, june 4, 2024, 8:51 pm edt · 1 min read.
Whooping Cough Is A Bacterial Infection Of The Lungs And Breathing Tubes Which Spreads Very Easily.
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Whooping Cough Is Caused By The ‘Pertussis’ Bacteria (Bug) And Is Spread By Coughing And Sneezing.
The nhs provides a whooping cough jab for babies at ages eight, 12 and 16 weeks, as well as children aged three.
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Uk health officials say there have been 1,319 cases of whooping cough in england in march, up from 900 in february, giving a total of nearly 2,800 so far this year.