Whooping cough cases hit record high after ‘potentially catastrophic’ vaccine rate drop, experts say
A “potentially catastrophic” decline in Australia’s childhood vaccination rates has contributed to the sharpest increase in cases of…
Expert panel recommends new antibiotic strategies for resistant Bordetella pertussis
Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite inclusion of pertussis…
Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention
A research team from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to vaccination that could redefine how…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…