Whooping cough cases continue to rise

 

If you are pregnant and have not had a Whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccination then please do call the surgery to book an appointment.

New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793.

For more information about Whooping cough please visit the GOV UK website using the link below.

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Published: May 10, 2024