Whooping Cough Cases Surge Worldwide. Here’s Why
4 min readMay 1, 2024
There is a worrying rise in whooping cough outbreaks in 2024. In Europe, Asia, and parts of the US, a sudden surge in cases has experts concerned. Such surges occur periodically and vary from country to country. However, the most recent uptick in the UK and Europe is the largest since 2012.
According to the BMJ, in January 2024 alone, England experienced 553 cases compared with…