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• Whoping Cough

  Thu 20 Jun 2024

  Dear Provider

   

   

  Whopping Cough

   

  We have been asked by our Public Health team to flag up important information in relation to a rise in Whopping Cough infections.

   

  Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It is very contagious and can be dangerous, especially to young babies.  There have been 8 deaths associated with whooping cough in England so far this year. To protect babies too young for these immunisations against severe complications, pregnant women should get the whooping cough vaccine. 

   

  Pregnant women urged to get vaccines as three more babies die from whooping cough | ITV News

   

  Please can you raise awareness to any parents in your setting and signpost to more information on how to access the Whopping Cough vaccine in Pregnancy.

   

   

   

   

  Early Years and Childcare Service

  Children and Families Directorate

  Birmingham City Council

  PO Box 17550

  BIRMINGHAM

  B2 2PA