FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 | History Defined

British baby dies from whooping cough as vaccination rates fall

Infant’s mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025

Baby dies from whooping cough as jab rates slump across England

The infant, believed to have been under one year old, died between March and June

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Baby dies of whooping cough after pregnant woman was not vaccinated

Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, UKHSA deputy director, says the death reminds everyone how ‘severe’ whooping cough can be for young babies

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025

Jab misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without vaccinations

None of the main childhood vaccines in England reached the 95 per cent target this year, health officials warn

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Data shows nearly 1 in 5 young children in England are missing routine vaccination

The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

No childhood vaccine in England reached 95% uptake target last year, data shows

Health officials also warned almost one in five children will start primary school without protection against a number of serious diseases.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Urgent health warning issued ahead of return to school

Almost one in five children will start primary school without protection against a number of serious diseases

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Warning hundreds could die from measles if vaccination rates don’t dramatically improve

Modelling suggests measles outbreaks in England could cost government hundreds of millions

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

New Covid wave warning as cases in hospital patients soar by 31% in a fortnight

Top virologist warns that rise in cases ‘reinforces that the virus is still circulating and capable of spreading’

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

What is the latest travel advice for Oropouche virus? Tips for staying safe abroad

Three cases have been confirmed in UK travellers so far this year

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025