Five babies have died of the disease this year.
Around 3,000 cases have been confirmed so far Pharmacists have warned crucial antibiotics used to treat whooping cough are in short supply amid the biggest outbreak in more than a decade. Five babies have died of the disease this year, and the number of confirmed cases is already three times higher than the total seen in 2023. Around 3,000 cases have been confirmed so far and officials are worried about the spread.
Young infants may turn blue or grey after a coughing bout. In adults, pertussis can seem like just another persistent cough, with the symptoms lasting for 10 weeks or more. Cases usually start with a runny nose or sore throat before after a week becoming minutes-long coughing fits. People may also experience breathing difficulties, become red in the face or bring up thick mucus from coughing which can lead to vomiting.
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