Global Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Vaccination Emphasis

China is experiencing a resurgence of whooping cough, with cases surging more than 20-fold in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The country reported over 32,000 cases and 13 deaths, underscoring the risk of the highly contagious respiratory disease. Vaccination rates have suffered during the pandemic, and experts are discussing the need to update the vaccine or adjust the immunization program. Whooping cough is also causing concern in other countries, with rising cases reported in Europe and the disease continuing to be a public health concern globally.