NZ on ‘high alert’ for pertussis outbreak; vigilance and vaccinations key

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NZ on ‘high alert’ for pertussis outbreak; vigilance and vaccinations key

Stephen Forbes

Stephen Forbes

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ESR data shows there were 187 whooping cough (pertussis) cases reported in September, compared to 75 in August [Image: Picsea on Unsplash]
ESSENTIALS Pertussis case numbers have continued to surge, with ESR data showing there were 187 whooping cough cases reported in September.