One of the most infectious diseases erupted in Europe: Croatia is a hot spot! )

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9 April 2024, 13:25(2 years ago)

Not long after we removed one cough, another showed up. And as the end of the Codweed pandemic was officially announced last year, cases of good colla have been on the rise across Europe in recent months, writes Politico, citing Croatia as Europe's hot spot of disease. Meanwhile, in the Republic [...]

Meanwhile, in the Czech Republic, where there are reports of the absence of pertusis vaccine, the number of cases is the highest in the last 60 years, according to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

A sharp increase in recent months has also occurred in Denmark, Belgium, Spain, and Great Britain.

“The infections have increased dramatically this year and can exceed any annual total for more than 30 years,” said Paul Hunter, a doctor and professor at the University of East England.

A total of 853 cases have been recorded in England last year, and in February alone, 913 have been recorded.

For the moment, the European hot spot is Croatia, which has reported 6381 cases in the past 15 months.

Part of the reason for the spread of a good cough in Europe is the decline in the vaccine rate.

The disease is largely unpleasant to adults, but it can cause a number of serious complications in young children and may in some cases result in infant death. /paparacy/