Etiket: Whooping
What we know about the resurgence of the whooping cough epidemic in France
Since the start of 2024, around twenty outbreaks of infection have been identified in eight regions of France, compared to two cases grouped in a single region in 2023, Public…
Record outbreak of whooping cough in Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is grappling with a record whooping cough epidemic that is causing turmoil. More than 3,000 cases have been recorded since January, for a population of 10.8 million.…
French health authorities recommend whooping cough vaccine to pregnant women to protect their newborn
If vaccination was not possible during pregnancy, the High Health Authority recommends vaccinating those around the infant and his mother as soon as possible after the birth of the child.…
French health authorities recommend whooping cough vaccine to pregnant women to protect their newborn
If vaccination was not possible during pregnancy, the High Health Authority recommends vaccinating those around the infant and his mother as soon as possible after the birth of the child.…
Whooping cough
What is it about ? Whooping cough is a very contagious infection of the lower respiratory tract. It is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. The infection is spread via…