Protection from pertussis vaccines fades over time, the CDC said, so experts are expecting to see whooping cough cases rise ...

Whooping cough is a highly contagious illness caused by bacteria, which in some cases can lead to severe health complications or even be fatal.

GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccines and boosters, as ‘staggeringly high’ case numbers soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.