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Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy

Whooping cough is an annoying infection in adults, with a cough which can last for 10 weeks or more, but which is very dangerous in newborns. Vaccination of every woman in every pregnancy is recommended, ideally between 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. It is safe and it helps to protect mum and baby, especially for the vulnerable first 6 months of life.

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