In Canada and other developed countries whooping cough – also known as pertussis – is making a comeback. Despite a relatively high vaccination coverage, it’s still life-threatening for young children. World-wide in 2014 there were over 24 million cases of whooping cough and over 150,000 children under the age of five died from the disease.
The majority of British Columbians support vaccination and are in favour of policies that would encourage parents to vaccinate their children, new research from BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found.
When babies are born weeks – or even months – before their due date, they often face serious health challenges that are compounded by their immature immune systems and the risk of life-threatening infections.
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