Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes.

It spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious problems. It’s important for babies and children to get vaccinated against it.

For more information see the NHS links here:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-cough/

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-important-and-the-safest-way-to-protect-yourself/