Pertussis Cases Are on the Rise in Argentina, and Experts Are Calling for Increased Vaccination Efforts.
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Infectologists warn that the disease, which is highly contagious, can be serious in infants. Vaccination coverage is on the decline in the country. The epidemiological picture of cocoluche (also known as pertussis or pertussis) reactivated the alarms in Argentina. After years of low circulation, during 2025 the cases began to pick up and the upward trend is sustained in what is going to be 2026, according to the latest data from the National Epi…
There Is an Increase in the Number of Cocoluche Cases and a Recommendation to Strengthen Vaccination
Infectology specialists warn about the increase in cases of cocoluche, also known as pertussis or pertussis, and stress the importance of sustaining and completing vaccination schemes to prevent severe conditions, especially in infants and young children. Cocolucche is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can affect people of all ages, although it is at increased risk in babies, who may develop severe complications. Early diagnosis and t…
Buenos Aires, April 6, 2026 – Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is once again raising alarm bells in Argentina. After several years of lower incidence, cases began to increase during 2025, and this trend has continued into 2026, according to recent data from the National Epidemiological Bulletin covering the first 11 weeks of the year. Specialists warn that it is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe illness, espec…
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