Whooping cough, or pertussis, is one of the most infectious diseases known to man and particularly dangerous for very young children whose immune systems are still developing.
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Newborn spends 10 days in a coma after contracting whooping cough dailymail.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailymail.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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