Cases of whooping cough are four times higher in Australia and Queensland this year, with more than 15,000 adults and children already diagnosed in 2009. To help combat the outbreak, free whooping cough vaccines will be provided to all parents with new babies born since May 2009.While adults who contract whooping cough may end up with a persistent cough, it can obstruct a baby’s breathing and may be life threatening. Premier Anna Bligh said babies too young to be fully vaccinated can catch the disease from their parents who haven’t been immunised or missed out on booster shots as adults. Parents should see their normal immunisation provider to receive the free vaccination.
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