The unexpectedly strong whooping cough epidemic that hit the Czech Republic the year before last is slowly fading away. But the infection continues to complicate the lives of children and adults. This year, around a thousand people have already fallen ill, and one patient has died. Since 2024, the infection has claimed 13 lives, including two infants. Experts are particularly concerned about the risk to young children and recommend vaccination f…
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The unexpectedly strong whooping cough epidemic that hit the Czech Republic the year before last is slowly fading away. But the infection continues to complicate the lives of children and adults. This year, around a thousand people have already fallen ill, and one patient has died. Since 2024, the infection has claimed 13 lives, including two infants. Experts are particularly concerned about the risk to young children and recommend vaccination f…