New Zealand declares whooping cough epidemic | RNZ News
3 days ago · Health New Zealand said a nationally coordinated response was now in place following a meeting of health officials on Thursday. In the past four weeks, there have been 263 cases of whooping cough (Pertussis) - the highest number of cases over a month to date for all of 2024, with previous spikes in May, June and July.
Whooping cough epidemic declared across Aotearoa New Zealand
3 days ago · Health agencies have confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand is now in the early stages of a whooping cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in place. Whooping cough (pertussis) cases across the motu have been closely monitored over recent months, with today’s announcement ...
Whooping cough epidemic declared in New Zealand
4 days ago · A pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic has been declared New Zealand. Health New Zealand says there have been 263 cases of pertussis in the past four weeks - the highest number over a four-week period to date for all of 2024, triggering a national epidemic response by public health services.
Whooping cough epidemic: Mum urges people around babies to …
2 days ago · Three babies died from whooping cough in New Zealand in 2023, when it was not at epidemic levels. In the past four weeks there have been 263 cases - the highest number in a single month this year. Te Whatu Ora national clinical director for protection Dr Susan Jack said public health units nation-wide had swung into action, managing cases and ...
Whooping cough vaccination rates 'dreadful' in Aotearoa, expert …
3 days ago · New Zealand's low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the whooping cough epidemic declared on Friday, an infectious disease expert says. Public health authorities have announced a nationally coordinated response after 263 cases were confirmed in the last month. Whooping cough is ...
Whooping cough - Healthify
3 days ago · There's been a recent increase in cases of whooping cough in New Zealand (May 2024) so watch out for signs. If you are a hapū māmā (pregnant person) it's important you get a free vaccination. Whooping cough is currently in Aotearoa New Zealand and is …
Whooping cough epidemic declared in New Zealand, pregnant …
3 days ago · Jones said New Zealand should be ready to see similarly high levels of cases over the next 12 months or more. ... “Whooping cough is a highly contagious illness that can be particularly ...
Call to immunise now as New Zealand at high risk of whooping cough ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Pregnant people, babies, children and others at high risk from whooping cough are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible, as Aotearoa New Zealand stands at high risk of an outbreak.
Whooping cough is settling in for the winter - University of …
Jun 25, 2024 · New Zealand is entering an epidemic of whooping cough (pertussis), a disease that can be severe, serious, and even deadly, to infants. For older children and adults, it can spell weeks to months of misery.
Whooping cough epidemic declared across Aotearoa New Zealand
3 days ago · Health agencies have confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand is now in the early stages of a whooping cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in place. Whooping cough (pertussis) cases across the motu have been closely monitored over recent months, with today’s announcement informed by the recommendation of health ...