The illness, also known as the '100-day cough', can be fatal especially in babies - so it's important to be aware of the early signs.
People in Scotland are being urged to keep an eye out for symptoms of whooping cough after a recent surge in UK cases resulting in the tragic death of five babies.
The latest figures from Public Health Scotland show that there were 73 confirmed laboratory cases of whooping cough in 2023. Compared to 2022 and 2021 this is a significant increase, as only three and four cases were confirmed respectively. What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that attacks the lungs and breathing tubes, potentially leading to serious problems. The symptoms are similar to that of a common cold at first, but develops into coughing fits around a week after infection.
Whooping cough symptoms The first signs of whooping cough are similar to a cold, such as a runny nose and sore throat. After about a week, you or your child:
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