17/02/2026
Whooping cough cases are at a 35-year high in Australia
Tens of thousands of cases have been recorded across 2024–2025, with Queensland among the most affected states.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause severe coughing fits lasting weeks and is especially dangerous for babies and young children.
Vaccination is the best protection
- Recommended during every pregnancy to protect newborns
- Important for adults — boosters are advised every 10 years
- Helps reduce spread and protect vulnerable community members
At Albany Hills Radius Pharmacy, we offer whooping cough vaccinations to help keep you and your family safe.
👉 Book your vaccination here:
https://www.medadvisor.com.au/Network/AlbanyHillsRadiusPharmacy
https://ncirs.org.au/whooping-cough-cases-are-their-highest-level-35-years-so-why-surge
Australia is battling its biggest rise in whooping cough cases in 35 years.During 2024 and 2025 Australia recorded 82,513 whooping cough cases – the highest number since monitoring began in 1991.Also known as pertussis or the “100-day cough”, whooping cough is a potentially fatal respiratory i...