​An infant dies from whooping cough

The latest health monitoring bulletin issued by the BVSH shares sad news. While the whooping cough epidemic continues its slow progression in Tahiti and Moorea, 36 new cases last week, 4 infants under 6 months old were affected by the disease. Among them, an infant less than 3 months old was hospitalized and died. This is the first case with complications and the first death.

The Health Surveillance Office once again reminds that in the context of this epidemic, it is important to immediately consult a doctor if you have symptoms of whooping cough, to ensure that you and your family are up to date with current vaccinations, to respect hygiene rules (wearing a mask if you are sick/if you cough, washing your hands, etc.) and to respect isolation at home as soon as the doctor suspects that you or your child has whooping cough.