Whooping cough epidemic declared in New Zealand, pregnant women urged to get immunised
A whooping cough epidemic has been declared across the country, with health authorities urging pregnant mothers to get immunised as soon as possible. Director of Public Health, Dr Nicholas Jones, said a number of countries are experiencing record levels of whooping cough - also known as Pertussis - possibly due to lower infection rates during Covid-19.
The priority should be vaccinating young people with little airways who are at the highest risk of severe infection, says Immunisation Advisory Centre founder.
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