Whooping cough infections have risen across the UK in the first quarter of 2024.
Almost 3000 Brits have been affected by the 100 day cough since the start of 2024, and cases continue to spike. A total of 1,319 cases were confirmed in March, 918 in February and 556 in January, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793. Most whooping cough cases were among ages 15 and over who generally get a mild illness, and the highest rates were among babies under 3 months of age. Sadly, there were also five infant deaths during this period.
Cases fell to very low numbers during the pandemic due to restrictions and public behaviours and, therefore, a peak year was overdue until now. The first symptoms of the 100 day cough are a similar to a common cold , with intense coughing bouts following around a week later. Who can be affected by the 100 day cough? The 100 day cough can affect anyone. However, if babies are infected by the 100 day cough it can cause complications, therefore parents are urged to seek prompt advice from the GP.
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