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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Pregnant women told to get vaccinated amid spike in suspected whooping cough cases

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Pregnant women have been urged to get vaccinated following a spike in suspected whooping cough cases in England and Wales.

Official figures show doctors reported some 716 suspected cases between July and November - up from 217 in the previous period last year.

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