Whooping Cough -- Australia
As reported cases of whooping cough [pertussis] continue to rise in the Hunter [region, New South Wales], the region is still experiencing a shortage of the booster vaccine recommended for people who come into close contact with newborn children. Information provided by Hunter New England Health [local health district] shows there have been 271 cases of whooping cough, recorded in the region so far in 2016. There were 112 cases at the same time in 2015, and 50 at the start of March
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