Pharmacies forge ahead with pertussis vaccinations

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Pharmacies forge ahead with pertussis vaccinations

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More pregnant women and their families are wanting pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations to protect their babies [Image: Ryan Franco via Unsplash]

Pharmacies are seeing an increase in demand for whooping cough vaccinations, reports Jody Hopkinson

ESSENTIALS , The nationwide whooping cough epidemic sees its first fatality as case numbers surge. Areas with the highest rates of infections are Wairarapa, Sou, BACK panel - grey