Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella Pertussis Bacterium that can be treated with antibiotics.
MANILA, Philippines — Data from the Department of Health showed that the Philippines had 453 cases of Pertussis during the first 10 weeks of 2024.
The city had no Pertussis cases at this time of the year in 2023, though it ended the year with 27 cases and three fatalities. Infants are the most at risk when it comes to Pertussis, being a significant cause of disease and death for those in this age group.
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