Paul Hunter
health
The Mysterious Spike In Whooping Cough Cases
In winter 2023, an unexpected surge in whooping cough (pertussis) cases emerged across Europe. This concerning trend extended beyond Europe, affecting the US and reaching the UK's highest levels in two decades. By March 2024, Europe reported over 32,000 cases, a dramatic increase from the yearly average of 38,000, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
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