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Whooping cough, or pertussis, is making an alarming return across Europe and the United States, with cases now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

After several years of relatively low circulation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the highly contagious respiratory infection, sometimes called the β€œ100-day cough”, is surging once again - and doctors warn that young infants are at the highest risk.

In adults and older children, pertussis can mean weeks or even mo

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