Dec 07, 2023 7:48 pm
Health experts have issued a warning about a highly contagious disease known as the "100-day cough" that's currently spreading across the UK.
The bacterial infection, which has seen a 250% increase in cases, starts with cold-like symptoms but can lead to severe coughing fits lasting up to three months. The outbreak of Whooping Cough, also known as pertussis and the 100-day cough due to its long-lasting symptoms, has tripled in cases this year compared to last. Over the past five months, 716 cases have been reported to health authorities.
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