Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, UKHSA deputy director, says the death reminds everyone how ‘severe’ whooping cough can be for young babies
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Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, UKHSA deputy director, says the death reminds everyone how ‘severe’ whooping cough can be for young babies
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A baby whose mother had not been vaccinated against whooping cough has died after contracting the infection, health officials have confirmed.
Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, UKHSA deputy director, says the death reminds everyone how ‘severe’ whooping cough can be for young…
Infant’s mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways
It's caused infant deaths and high illness rates throughout the country.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies
There is a decline in infant and teenage vaccination rates which is leaving youngsters vulnerable to the disease, UKHSA warns
It's caused infant deaths and high illness rates throughout the country.
