Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
GPs’ role in managing children and adolescents with ‘wet cough’ The presentation requires specific management to avoid chronic lung disease consequences later in life, writes Associate Professor Emma Kennedy.
New chronic cough advice ‘well worth bookmarking’ A ‘comprehensive’ update to chronic cough advice suggests child‐specific management will improve clinical outcomes.
Proof whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy saves lives New research has revealed babies born to mothers vaccinated against pertussis are 70% less likely to suffer the potentially fatal infection.
Experts urge to improve ‘dismal’ pregnancy vaccine rates Only 12% of a large study cohort were vaccinated against flu and whooping cough during pregnancy, prompting a review of public health strategies.
‘It can be quite insidious’: Identifying lung cancer New resources have been designed to help GPs notice the signs of lung cancer, which can be notoriously difficult to diagnose in general practice.
Older Australians not protected against pertussis: Study The new research also found GP recommendations can play a key role in increasing adult vaccination coverage for the disease.
Old pertussis vaccine could help combat food allergy Research has linked the phasing out of whole-cell whooping cough vaccines with a spike in childhood food allergies.
Free whooping cough vaccine a step towards health equity: Researcher A GP and public health researcher has hailed news that whooping cough vaccine will be free for every pregnant woman in Australia as a step towards more equitable health outcomes.