With more than 42,000 reported cases of Whooping Cough in 2012, it was the worst year for the disease in over six decades.
Whooping Cough is an infection of the respiratory system. It is typically characterized by violent and rapid coughing, followed by a “whopping” sound when the person breathes in.
The signs and symptoms of Whooping Cough are similar to the common cold, but worsen in approximately one or two weeks and can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults.
In recent years, the number of Whooping Cough cases have risen, specialists believe that the disease has become resistant to the vaccine.