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Whooping cough on the rise – Expert Reaction

Whooping cough on the rise – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 June 202414 June 2024

There have been 155 cases of whooping cough so far in 2024, compared with 141 cases in all of 2023. […]

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Whooping cough claims three – In the News

Whooping cough claims three – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 April 202306 April 2023

This year three babies have died from whooping cough – also known as pertussis or the hundred-day cough – in […]

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Whooping cough spreads in South

In the News  |  Published: 14 August 201528 March 2016

Increased rates of whooping cough in the South Island have authorities reminding parents of the importance of vaccinations. Whooping cough, […]

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Whooping cough on the rise

In the News  |  Published: 26 October 201126 October 2011

Whooping cough infections are on the rise and health officials are concerned the number of cases could reach epidemic proportions. […]

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Newsletter Digest: Canadian SMC, diabetes drug suspended, whooping cough

Blog  |  Published: 27 September 201005 October 2010

SMC network expands to Canada Monday sees the launch of the Canadian Science Media Centre, representing the SMC network’s first […]

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