Peak medical body urges vaccinations as whooping cough reaches highest outbreak levels since 1991

Australia’s peak medical organ, cough cases of cases of almost three decades of the alarm stole the alarm.

On Saturday, the Australian Medical Association (but) released a warning by tagging the current epidemic of the respiratory virus, known as pertussis as “extremely concern”.

Im We cannot afford to complain, ”he said, but his president. Danielle mcmullen.

“Every year, thousands of lives for respiratory diseases such as pertussis are disappearing – and plays a role to prevent all of us from spreading. Vaccination continues to be our strongest defense.”

According to, more than 57,000 pertussis coughs have been reported last year – the highest total total total since 1991 – epidemic has been accepted as the most important of Australia for decades.

According to the Australian government’s national infectious disease supervisory board, approximately 19,000 cases have been reported this year.

Queensland has high infection rates, especially in Kimberly region of Western Australia and South Australia.

Bacteria Bordeetella pertussis and infection, pertussis, is known for its severe and uncontrollable cough compatibility.

But he invites pregnant women, parents and caregivers to access vaccines for illness and states that he can threaten life for newborn and young children.

Dr. McMullen, whooping pertussis cough, the outbreak, the target of vaccination rates were given, he said.

“To be vaccinated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your loved ones and your community,” he said.

“We should not overlook the fact that vaccination saves lives.”