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Whooping cough outbreak: Highly contagious disease spreads globally, here’s how to stay safe

Whooping cough, a severe form of cough infection, is spreading fast across several countries like China, the Philippines, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Cases of whooping cough have also been …

Map of 100-day cough cases shows areas in the UK hit hardest – check yours

by Shawn Butlere

The UK is currently seeing a spike in cases of a very contagious disease, known as the “100-day cough”. The map below reveals the hardest-hit areas in the country. According …

Professor warns whooping cough outbreak is imminent – key signs to spot

by Shawn Butlere

A professor has warned that the next wave of whooping cough is imminent. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is described by the NHS as a bacterial infection of the …