Spike in cases of ‘100-day cough’ with pregnant women urged to get jab

Cases of whooping cough are spiking in the UK, as experts warn of the serious impacts the disease can have on sufferers.

The highly contagious infection, also known as pertussis or the ‘100-day cough’ due to its long-lasting symptoms, can be particularly dangerous for young children.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows more than 700 people may have been infected in England...