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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant

A baby whose mother was unvaccinated against whooping cough died; vaccination during pregnancy protects newborns, but uptake remains below recommended levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British baby dies from whooping cough as vaccination rates fall

A baby in the UK has died from whooping cough, marking the first such death in the country this year. The infant's mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways. This death occurred as vaccination rates among children and pregnant women in the UK have fallen to their lowest levels in 15 years.
Public health
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Pasadena resident tests positive for whooping cough after visiting children's museum

A Pasadena resident tested positive for whooping cough, urging visitors of Kidspace Children's Museum to monitor for symptoms.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Carbon Cycle on Mars, Colossal Squid and Ancient Solutions to Shifting Magnetic Poles

Measles and whooping cough cases are rising sharply in the U.S., emphasizing the need for vaccinations to prevent these dangerous illnesses.
fromtime.com
4 months ago

What to Know About Whooping Cough

In 2024, the U.S. saw 35,435 cases of whooping cough, revealing a concerning surge that highlights decreasing vaccination rates amid ongoing fears from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
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