2023 sees a global surge in whooping cough cases, particularly in Europe, China, and Australia, with infants most at risk.

Whooping cough cases surge worldwide since 2023, with European countries, China, and Australia reporting a spike in infections. Highly contagious, the illness is most serious for infants, causing potentially fatal complications. Health experts recommend vaccination, particularly for pregnant women, who should receive a Tdap booster with every pregnancy, reducing pertussis cases and hospitalizations in infants.

April 17, 2024
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