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First UK Baby Death from Whooping Cough Sparks Vaccination Urgency

8/31/2025

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A baby in the UK died from whooping cough, marking the first death this year.
This incident is associated with declining vaccination rates among children and pregnant women.
Only 73% of mothers are vaccinated against whooping cough, the lowest rate in 15 years.
Health officials stress the need for timely vaccinations for pregnant women to safeguard newborns.

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Story summary

A baby in the UK died from whooping cough, marking the first death this year.
This incident is associated with declining vaccination rates among children and pregnant women.
Only 73% of mothers are vaccinated against whooping cough, the lowest rate in 15 years.
Health officials stress the need for timely vaccinations for pregnant women to safeguard newborns.