Queensland whooping cough cases are sky-rocketing as vaccination rate for pregnant women dips
www.abc.net.au
Data shows 37 babies under six months have been admitted to Queensland hospitals with whooping cough in 2024, compared to just 14 in all of 2023.

Queensland Health communicable diseases branch executive director Heidi Carroll said the disease could be life threatening in babies.

“They cough so much that they can’t catch their breath. They then can’t get enough oxygen into their systems,” Dr Carroll said.

Well, that sucks :(

  • @ziltoid101English
    1•8 days ago

    If you’ve got a baby in the family, please ensure that you’ve had a booster in the last 5-10 years. It’s also really important to get the pregnancy vaccine for pertussis to protect newborns. We desperately need to get this epidemic under control.