The bacterial infection can be 'particularly serious' for young infants
Parents have been issued a warning over the rise of whooping cough cases, which reached an eight-year peak earlier this year.
In the first two months of 2024, a staggering 1,468 cases were confirmed - 71% more than the same number for last year . The last time rates of the disease were so high was in 2016, when there were nearly 6,000 cases reported in England, reports ChronicleLive. READ MORE: Student's eczema was so bad it sealed her lips and eyes, and turned her into recluse - until she found cure
"Parents can also help protect their children by ensuring they receive their vaccines at the right time or catching up as soon as possible if they have missed any. If you're unsure, please check your child's red book or get in touch with your GP surgery."
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