Recently, a five-week-old infant passed away from whooping cough on June 25th. An investigation by the Ministry of Health revealed that the baby’s mother was not vaccinated against the disease during pregnancy. This tragedy highlights the importance of vaccination during pregnancy to protect infants from this dangerous disease.
Whooping cough can be especially dangerous for children under six months of age, and it often leads to severe complications and death. That’s why the Ministry of Health strongly advises women to get vaccinated against whooping cough during the third trimester of pregnancy. This vaccination allows the mother’s body to produce antibodies that can be passed on to the fetus, providing crucial protection until the baby can receive their own vaccine.
Since the beginning of 2023, there has been an increase in whooping cough cases in Israel. The Ministry of Health is actively working to curb this rise in cases through various efforts. Health department employees are conducting interviews with patients diagnosed with whooping cough to pinpoint possible sources of infection and offer guidance on preventing further spread.
In addition, the Ministry has adjusted the age at which newborns receive their first whooping cough vaccination at Tipat Halav clinics, bringing it forward from 8 to 6 weeks to provide infants with early protection. They are also promoting and encouraging vaccination among pregnant women to safeguard both mothers and their babies from this dangerous disease.
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder of how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated against diseases like whooping cough that can be deadly for infants if not protected early enough.
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