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Nine babies have died from whooping cough since November 2023, with cases continuing to rise, the UK Health Security Agency says.

Its latest figures for England show 2,591 confirmed cases in May, with a total of 7,599 since January.Experts worry this is a bumper year for the bacterial infection, which can be particularly harmful for young babies.

The last was in 2016 and there was a major outbreak was in 2012 with more than 9,000 cases, before the introduction of a vaccine programme for pregnant women.The UKHSA says the number of people getting whooping cough fell during the pandemic, leaving “a peak year overdue” and resulting in less immunity in the population.

UKHSA immunisation director Dr Mary Ramsay said: "Ensuring women are vaccinated appropriately in pregnancy has never been more important.

The first signs of whooping cough can feel like a cold, with a runny nose and sore throat.

Some young babies may also make a distinctive “whoop” sound or have difficulty breathing after a bout of coughing.

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