A 100-day outbreak of whooping cough in Greece has killed a child and sickened 50 people. Since the beginning of 2024, whooping cough has caused two deaths in the country, including one newborn. The other victim was an adult with underlying health issues.
Greece’s health authority has confirmed that a total of 54 cases have been reported since the start of the year, 32 of which were in children and adolescents and a further 11 in infants, the Ekathethimerini newspaper reported, citing Ekathethimerini newspaper. Mirror.
Symptoms that include coughing fits lasting several minutes during which a “screaming” sound is heard from the chest are known to be more dangerous in infants and young children.
Greek Health Minister Eirini Agapidaki is urging travelers to get vaccinated against the disease as cases rise. Croatia, Norway, the Netherlands and Spain also reported an increase in cases.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has confirmed that the majority of cases have been detected in infants under three months of age. “Pertussis is endemic throughout the world, even with high vaccination coverage programmes, with peaks occurring every three to five years,” the ECDC explained.
A record 3,101 cases were detected in the Czech Republic this year between January and March 2024. This is the highest figure in 60 years. Between January 2023 and March 15 this year, 6,261 cases of whooping cough were reported in Croatia.
Author: morning Post
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