Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:21pm on 09 May 2024,Thursday Health & Wellness
Five infants have died of whooping cough in the UK this year, with over 2,700 cases reported. UK Health Security Agency attributes rise to reduced immunity due to COVID-19 pandemic. Babies under three months most vulnerable; 50.8% of cases in 15+ age group. Vaccine effectiveness in pregnancy estimated at 92%, emphasizing importance of timely vaccinations. Calls for increased vaccination uptake amid decline in recent years. NHS urges families to seek protection, emphasizing severity of disease in young infants. Health officials stress need for rapid action to prevent further deaths and boost vaccine uptake.
