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Whooping cough outbreak being tracked in Suffolk: health commissioner urges vigilance

by Dec 31, 2023
Whooping cough is highly contagious and can be very serious, even deadly, especially for infants who are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. It can be treated with antibiotics. Early diagnosis is important.