A resumption of the circulation of whooping cough has “begun in France’ since the start of the year. The French National Public Health Agency is warning the population of the resurgence of cases.
The health agency is warning in particular of a clear increase in the number of cluster cases. Around fifteen cluster cases have been reported in eight mainland regions since the start of 2024. Two in Île-de-France alone over the entire year. 2023. If a rebound could be expected in 2021-2023, Public Health France emphasizes that “vigilance remains essential, with the need to strengthen public awareness of this disease and its modalities prevention," vaccination in mind. 15 clusters, mainly in communities (nursery schools, primary schools, daycare centers, and nursery homes) but also in families, and totaling 70 cases were reported in the first quarter of this year. 70 cases in the whole of France over the first three months of 2018.