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The Health Protection Agency has reported a decline in the number of new cases of pertussis in England and Wales for the second month running. In December 2012, a total of 832 confirmed cases were recorded compared with 1168 in November.
A total of 9741 confirmed cases were recorded in 2012, this compares with 1119 in 2011, and 902 in 2008. The highest number of cases were recorded in those aged 15 years and over.
A total of 55% of pregnant women between 28-38 weeks gestation have been immunised against pertussis in order to protect their baby through passive immunity.
(Via HPA - accessed 05/02/13)
Advice for Travellers
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of pertussis vaccine according to the national childhood schedule. At present booster doses of pertussis vaccine are not recommended for older children and adults in the UK. Women who are pregnant are the exception; they are encouraged to be vaccinated against pertussis.
