New figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show 1,319 lab-confirmed cases in England in March
It was this week revealed that five babies had died as infections of the “100 day cough” continue to spread. New figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 1,319 lab-confirmed cases in England in March. That follows 556 cases in January and 918 in February, bringing the total to 2,793 in 2024.
These are alerts that GPs are required to send to the UKHSA every time they diagnose a case of what they believe to be whooping cough. Cases have been rising in England due to a “combination” of factors, including the cyclical nature of the disease and the impact and isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic which led to reduced immunity in the population. Vaccine uptake has also fallen in recent years.
“All babies are given three doses of the 6-in-1 jab at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age to protect against whooping cough and other serious diseases such as diphtheria and polio with a pre-school booster offered at 3 years 4 months.
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